Sans Normal Apdut 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, branding, signage, clean, friendly, modern, calm, approachable, versatility, legibility, modernity, friendliness, clarity, rounded, open apertures, geometric, soft corners, even rhythm.
This sans shows smooth, rounded construction with largely even stroke thickness and generous curves. Counters are roomy and open, with clear apertures in letters like C, S, e, and a, aiding clarity at text sizes. Terminals tend to finish softly rather than sharply, and joins are clean with minimal modulation, giving the design a tidy, contemporary rhythm. Uppercase forms feel simple and geometric, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, highly legible structure with compact, circular bowls and a single-storey a and g.
It suits digital UI and product typography where clarity and a calm voice are needed, and it also performs well in paragraphs for editorial layouts due to its open counters and steady color. The rounded geometry makes it a good candidate for friendly branding, packaging, and wayfinding where a modern but welcoming tone is desired.
The overall tone is modern and approachable—clean enough for interface and editorial work, but softened by rounded shapes that keep it friendly rather than austere. It reads as neutral and dependable, with a slightly playful warmth coming from the circular geometry and smooth terminals.
The design appears intended as a versatile everyday sans: simple geometry, smooth curves, and consistent stroke behavior aimed at producing an even text texture and reliable legibility across a range of sizes. The softened terminals and circular forms suggest an effort to balance neutrality with approachability.
Figures are plain and readable with consistent weight and open shapes; curves in 2, 3, 5, and 6 feel rounded and steady rather than angular. The lowercase shows strong consistency across bowls (o, p, b, d, q) and a clear, simple i/j treatment, supporting an even texture in paragraphs.