Sans Normal Arbeh 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Loew Next' and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block and 'Barranco' and 'Without Sans' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, corporate, product labels, modern, clean, neutral, friendly, technical, legibility, versatility, clarity, modernization, neutrality, geometric, open, rounded, even, crisp.
A clean sans with smooth, rounded curves and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms show a geometric backbone—circular bowls and open apertures—paired with straight, confident terminals that keep the texture crisp. Proportions are comfortably spaced and slightly expanded in feel, producing an airy rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same clear, simple construction with consistent curvature and uncomplicated joins.
This font is well suited to UI and product typography where clarity at a range of sizes matters, as well as general editorial and informational design. Its open, geometric shapes also work well for signage and wayfinding, and for neutral corporate or brand systems that need a dependable sans for headlines and supporting text.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, leaning approachable rather than severe thanks to its round forms and open counters. It reads as calm and straightforward, with a quietly technical, contemporary sensibility suitable for interfaces and general-purpose branding.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans: prioritizing legibility, consistent rhythm, and a clean geometric construction that stays unobtrusive in extended reading while remaining confident in display settings.
Capitals present a steady, even skyline and a balanced presence, while the lowercase maintains legibility through open shapes and simple, familiar silhouettes. In running text, the font forms an even gray value with minimal visual noise, emphasizing clarity over personality-driven eccentricities.