Sans Normal Anrad 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Between Century' by Adam Fathony, 'Apercu' and 'Apercu Arabic' by Colophon Foundry, 'Medina Gothic' by Design is Culture, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Infoma' by Stawix, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, presentations, corporate branding, editorial, modern, clean, friendly, neutral, utilitarian, legibility, neutrality, versatility, clarity, geometric, rounded, even, open, plainspoken.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and smooth, even stroke weight. Curves are round and continuous (notably in C, O, Q, and the bowls of b/d/p/q), paired with straight-sided verticals that keep the texture orderly. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, open apertures, and simple, compact terminals; the overall rhythm reads steady and uncluttered. Numerals follow the same straightforward geometry, with clear, easily distinguishable forms and consistent proportions.
It suits interface labels, dashboards, and general-purpose text where a clean, readable sans is needed. The straightforward shapes and stable rhythm also work well for signage and wayfinding, presentation decks, and restrained brand systems that want a neutral contemporary voice.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with a mild friendliness coming from its rounded curves and open shapes. It feels unobtrusive and practical rather than stylized, aiming for clarity and broad usefulness.
The design appears intended as a versatile, everyday sans that prioritizes legibility and consistency. Its geometric roundness and simplified lowercase forms suggest an aim to feel modern and approachable while staying visually quiet in longer passages.
Counters are generous and spacing appears comfortable in text, supporting an even gray value. Diacritics and punctuation aren’t shown here, but the displayed set suggests a preference for simple, highly legible letterforms over expressive detailing.