Sans Normal Samob 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, captions, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, casual, clean, modern, approachable, space saving, everyday readability, friendly modernity, clean utility, rounded, monoline, open, airy, soft terminals.
A condensed sans with a monoline stroke and softly rounded terminals throughout. Curves are smooth and fairly geometric, with open bowls and generous interior counters that keep forms clear even in a slim width. Vertical strokes read steady and consistent, while joins and corners are slightly softened, giving the letterforms a gentle, refined rhythm. Uppercase proportions are compact and tidy; lowercase shapes are simple and legible with a single-story “a” and an easy, looping “g,” contributing to an informal, contemporary texture.
Works well for interface labels, captions, and short paragraphs where a compact footprint is useful without sacrificing clarity. It also suits posters, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from a friendly, contemporary sans with clean rhythm at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and everyday-modern—more friendly than formal. Rounded endings and open shapes make it feel warm and unforced, suitable for conversational messaging and lightweight branding where clarity and a relaxed mood matter.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient sans that stays readable and inviting through rounded terminals and open counters. Its simplified construction suggests a focus on versatile, modern text setting rather than stylized display effects.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same rounded, monoline logic, helping mixed text feel cohesive. The condensed set width encourages economical line breaks and a neat vertical color, while the open apertures help prevent the text from feeling cramped.