Sans Normal Okbel 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra; 'Branden', 'Branden Blur', and 'Branden Rounded' by Craft Supply Co; and 'Grenale #2' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, retro-leaning, approachability, impact, clarity, brand warmth, rounded, soft, sturdy, chunky, open.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and broadly drawn curves that keep terminals blunt and clean. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing solid counters and a steady, even color. Letterforms lean on circular geometry—especially in O, C, and G—while maintaining straightforward, upright construction. The lowercase is compact in height with wide, open bowls and relatively large apertures, and the numerals are full and highly legible with smooth, generous curves.
Best suited to display settings where its weight and rounded geometry can carry impact—headlines, posters, brand wordmarks, packaging, and wayfinding or storefront signage. It can work for short bursts of copy or UI labels when set with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is warm and personable while still feeling assertive. Its rounded, substantial forms read as contemporary and friendly, with a slight retro sign-painter poster sensibility coming from the soft geometry and strong weight.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly voice with high legibility and strong presence. Its simplified geometry and rounded finish suggest an aim for broad usability in contemporary branding and display typography without feeling sharp or technical.
Spacing appears comfortable and not overly tight, helping the heavy shapes avoid clogging in running text. The dotted i/j and punctuation in the sample keep a simple, utilitarian feel that matches the no-nonsense drawing style.