Sans Other Kebab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa and 'Beorcana Pro' and 'Beorcana Std' by Terrestrial Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, formal polish, transitional, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, compact.
This typeface presents as an upright, moderately contrasted design with a distinctly traditional construction. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapered terminals, with soft, bracket-like joins that give curves and diagonals a drawn, slightly calligraphic finish. Uppercase forms are fairly compact with classical proportions, while lowercase maintains steady rhythm and clear counters; round letters stay open and the overall color reads even in text. Numerals follow the same restrained modulation, with smooth curves and lightly angled endings that keep the set cohesive.
It is well suited to editorial typography—book and magazine settings, pull quotes, and formal headlines—where a traditional, refined texture is desirable. It can also support brand identities and packaging that benefit from a classic, trustworthy tone, especially when set at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a composed, editorial voice rather than a trendy or tech-forward one. Its gentle stroke modulation and softly finished terminals add a formal, slightly old-style seriousness that suits traditional content and established brands.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a straightforward upright text face with cues from traditional letterforms—subtle modulation, tapered terminals, and softly bracketed joins—to create a familiar, authoritative reading experience.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at larger sizes, where the tapered terminals and subtle contrast become more noticeable and contribute to a polished texture. Curves and diagonals appear carefully balanced, producing a steady, readable line without looking rigid or purely geometric.