Sans Other Konal 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, headlines, editorial, casual, retro, lively, friendly, handmade, add warmth, create motion, stand out, humanize sans, quirky, rounded, soft corners, loose rhythm, informal.
This typeface is a slanted, sans-based design with rounded terminals and softly tapered joins that give strokes a brush-like smoothness without strong contrast. Letterforms lean consistently to the right and show a slightly elastic, uneven rhythm—widths and counters vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively texture. Curves are generous and open (notably in C, O, e, and s), while several capitals use simplified, monoline-like structures with subtly sheared horizontals. Overall spacing feels moderately loose, with forms that prioritize flow and gesture over strict geometric symmetry.
It works best for short-to-medium display settings where its lively, slightly irregular rhythm can add character—branding, packaging, posters, pull quotes, and editorial headings. It can also serve for subheads or short passages when a casual, approachable tone is desired, though its distinctive shapes may become visually busy at very small sizes.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a playful, upbeat tone that feels retro and human rather than technical. Its slant and soft shapes suggest speed and friendliness, making the voice conversational and expressive.
The design appears intended to offer an italic, sans-derived voice with a handcrafted feel—combining clean, serifless construction with softened terminals and idiosyncratic forms to create warmth and motion. It aims to stand out through personality and rhythm while remaining broadly legible.
Distinctive moments include the quirky, looped lowercase y, the rounded, somewhat calligraphic feel in k and r, and numerals that look slightly stylized and angled, matching the overall forward motion. The texture in paragraph settings is energetic and attention-grabbing, with individual character personalities remaining visible even in continuous text.