Sans Normal Annus 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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A compact sans with largely monoline strokes and an overall geometric construction. Curves tend toward circular and elliptical forms with clean joins, while straight strokes remain crisp and evenly weighted. Proportions feel narrow and space-efficient, with relatively short lowercase heights and open counters that keep shapes from clogging. Terminals are mostly straight and pared back, giving the letterforms a tidy, controlled rhythm across both caps and lowercase.
This font suits interface and product contexts where compactness and clear shapes help fit more information into limited space—such as UI copy, menus, settings screens, dashboards, and labeling systems. It also works well for concise headings, captions, and packaging or technical collateral that benefits from a modern, orderly voice.
The tone is contemporary and functional, balancing a neutral, technical clarity with soft, rounded forms that keep it approachable. Its restrained detailing and consistent stroke behavior read as confident and matter-of-fact rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical, space-conscious sans that maintains clarity through simple geometry and consistent stroke weight. Its rounded structure suggests an aim for neutrality and legibility while staying visually contemporary and system-friendly.
Round characters like O/Q and the bowls in b/p/q read smooth and stable, while diagonals and angled joins in letters like K/V/W bring a slightly engineered feel. Numerals follow the same compact, clean logic, matching the alphabet’s straightforward construction and spacing.