Sans Normal Obkun 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'Calima' by JCFonts; 'Agent Sans' by Positype; and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, geometric, soft, blocky, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broad, even strokes. Curves are smoothly drawn and close to circular, while terminals tend to finish with softened edges rather than sharp corners. Counters are relatively tight, creating dense, high-impact letterforms; the lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and a simple, utilitarian construction. Overall spacing and rhythm read solid and stable, with a consistent geometry that keeps the texture uniform in headlines.
This font is best used where impact and clarity matter: headlines, short subheads, brand marks, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It also works for interface labels or badges when set with generous spacing, but its dense shapes favor display sizes over extended reading.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a strong, assertive presence. It feels contemporary and energetic, well-suited to messaging that needs to be upbeat and direct rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a friendly geometric voice—prioritizing strong silhouette, smooth round forms, and consistent stroke weight for high-visibility display typography.
At larger sizes the rounded joins and compact counters contribute to a cohesive, poster-like color. The numerals follow the same stout, rounded logic, keeping emphasis consistent across mixed alphanumeric settings.