Sans Normal Pukab 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Interval Sans Pro' by Mostardesign, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, playful, sporty, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, motion, approachability, display, attention, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, heavy.
A heavily weighted, right-leaning sans with rounded terminals and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with generous curves and slightly condensed counters that give letters a compact, blocky presence. The rhythm is energetic: diagonals and joins feel springy and forward-moving, and several shapes show subtle width differences that create a lively, uneven texture in words. Numerals share the same chunky, rounded construction, reading clearly with a strong, poster-like silhouette.
Well suited to headlines, logos, and short promotional copy where strong presence and motion are desirable. It can work effectively for packaging, event graphics, and sports or youth-oriented branding, especially when paired with simpler supporting text for longer passages.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a sporty momentum with a retro display attitude. Its rounded shapes and exaggerated weight make it feel friendly rather than severe, while the italic slant adds urgency and motion suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a soft, rounded feel, this font aims for bold visibility without sharpness. The italic angle and compact, weighty forms suggest an intent to convey movement and friendliness in display settings.
At smaller sizes the dense weight and tight internal spaces can darken text color, so it visually performs best when given adequate size, spacing, or short line lengths. The slant and chunky forms emphasize headline impact over quiet, long-form reading.