Sans Normal Sanem 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, children's media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, hand-drawn, human touch, approachability, whimsy, informality, rounded, soft, quirky, informal, monoline.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly irregular stroke behavior that suggests hand-drawn construction. Curves are smooth and slightly loose, with gentle modulation coming more from wobble than contrast. Terminals are mostly rounded, counters are open, and many joins have a subtly organic taper or bend. Proportions are on the condensed side with compact bowls and modest apertures, while spacing feels even and readable in text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly voice is desired: branding and identity accents, packaging, posters, social graphics, and casual headlines. It can also work for brief UI labels or instructional text when you want a less corporate tone, though its hand-drawn flavor is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lightly whimsical rhythm that reads as informal rather than technical. Its small inconsistencies and rounded forms give it a human, crafty feel that can make content seem approachable and relaxed.
Designed to deliver a clean sans foundation with an intentionally human, hand-rendered finish—prioritizing approachability and charm over strict geometric precision.
Distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic shapes (including the lively diagonals and curved tails) add character without becoming overly decorative. Numerals and punctuation maintain the same friendly softness, helping the font feel consistent across mixed-content settings.