Sans Normal Semar 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, mobile interfaces, product labeling, wayfinding, educational materials, friendly, casual, clean, approachable, playful, space-saving, legibility, simplicity, approachability, rounded, soft terminals, open counters, compact, contemporary.
A compact, monoline sans with rounded construction and softened terminals throughout. Strokes maintain an even thickness, with gentle curves and open apertures that keep forms legible despite the narrow set and tight proportions. Capitals are simple and geometric with rounded corners, while lowercase follows a straightforward, single‑storey, humanized skeleton; bowls and counters stay spacious relative to the stroke, and punctuation adopts the same softened finish. Numerals match the text rhythm with rounded joins and a consistent, simplified drawing.
Its compact rhythm and clear, rounded forms make it well suited to interface typography, especially where horizontal space is limited. It also works nicely for packaging and labels that benefit from a friendly, uncluttered sans, as well as instructional or educational materials where a straightforward, approachable tone is desirable.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with a clean, modern neatness. Rounded corners and even strokes give it a calm, approachable voice that reads as contemporary and slightly playful rather than technical or severe.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient sans that stays warm and readable through rounded geometry, even stroke weight, and simplified letterforms. It prioritizes clarity and consistency for everyday text use while keeping a soft, personable character.
In text, the narrow spacing and compact proportions create an efficient, tidy line while the rounded terminals prevent it from feeling cramped. The design relies on clear silhouettes and open counters to maintain readability at typical UI and editorial sizes.