Sans Normal Velud 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Gelder Sans' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, editorial, posters, packaging, ui text, modern, friendly, casual, clean, active, approachability, emphasis, versatility, readability, oblique, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and gently tapered terminals. The letterforms lean consistently forward, with clean joins and broadly open counters that keep the texture airy. Curves are built from simple circular/elliptical geometry, while straight strokes stay steady and even, giving the face a clear, contemporary rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and streamlined; lowercase shows a straightforward, single-storey “a” and “g” with soft, continuous curves.
Well-suited to branding and marketing where a modern, friendly italic voice is needed, such as packaging, hospitality, and lifestyle communication. It also works for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and headings, and can serve in UI or product text when an approachable, slanted emphasis is desired.
The overall tone feels contemporary and approachable, with an energetic forward slant that reads as informal and active rather than formal or corporate. Its rounded construction and open shapes add warmth, making it feel friendly and easygoing.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique sans that balances clarity with warmth—using rounded geometry and open counters to stay legible while the forward slant adds motion and emphasis. It aims to provide an everyday, contemporary tone that can shift easily between display and text contexts.
Numerals follow the same rounded, oblique logic, with smooth curves and uncomplicated silhouettes suited to fast recognition. Spacing appears moderate and consistent, producing an even grayscale in running text without sharp spikes or dense dark spots.