Sans Normal Relan 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Modica' by Monotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Helios Antique' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, ui labels, friendly, playful, approachable, soft, chunky, approachability, impact, clarity, modernity, rounded, blunt, compact joints, open counters, high legibility.
A heavy, rounded sans with softened corners and a compact, even color on the page. Curves are generous and circular with open counters, while terminals tend to end bluntly with slight rounding rather than sharp cuts. The uppercase sits sturdy and stable, and the lowercase keeps simple, familiar constructions with minimal modulation; strokes maintain a consistent thickness through joins. Spacing reads moderately tight but not cramped, helping the bold shapes knit into a cohesive texture in both the grid and paragraph samples.
Best suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and poster-style display where a bold, friendly sans can carry personality. It also works well for short UI labels and callouts thanks to its open counters and straightforward letterforms, though its weight and width give it the strongest impact at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, leaning toward a contemporary, friendly voice rather than a technical one. Its thick, softened forms feel inviting and slightly playful, giving text a confident, upbeat presence without becoming decorative.
Likely designed to provide an approachable, modern sans voice with strong presence and easy readability. The softened geometry and uniform stroke weight suggest an emphasis on friendliness and clarity for contemporary display and brand applications.
Round characters like O/Q and numerals such as 0/8/9 appear especially smooth and geometric, while diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y keep a sturdy, simplified feel. The ampersand and punctuation shown integrate cleanly with the same blunt, rounded terminal logic, supporting consistent rhythm in mixed-case settings.