Sans Normal Haduw 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, children’s content, friendly, casual, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, friendly voice, human warmth, space saving, casual branding, rounded, monoline, soft, informal, quirky.
A narrow, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke behavior that evokes a hand-drawn marker or felt-tip feel. Curves are open and circular, counters are generous for the width, and joins stay smooth rather than sharply engineered. Proportions are compact with a tall, slim overall silhouette; spacing reads even, while small inconsistencies in curvature and stroke endings keep the texture lively. Figures and punctuation follow the same rounded, simplified construction for a cohesive tone.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal tone is desired, such as packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social media graphics. Its compact width makes it useful for tight layouts and narrow columns, especially in headlines, labels, and UI-style microcopy where a softer personality is beneficial.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable voice—lightly whimsical without becoming childish. Its narrow rhythm and rounded forms feel modern and friendly, suggesting everyday communication, DIY creativity, and approachable branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a warm, handwritten impression within a clean sans framework, balancing legibility with a casual, human texture. It prioritizes rounded geometry and compact proportions to stay space-efficient while remaining approachable.
Capitals are clean and straightforward with minimal ornamentation, while the lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey feel where applicable, reinforcing the informal character. The numerals are clear and unpretentious, with rounded shapes that match the letterforms and maintain readability in short bursts of text.