Sans Other Kelav 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, editorial, posters, packaging, contemporary, crisp, architectural, confident, distinctive voice, display clarity, crafted modernity, brand signature, chiseled, faceted, angular, calligraphic, tapered.
A sharp, modern sans with subtly calligraphic construction: strokes feel carved and slightly tapered, with frequent wedge-like terminals and angled cuts. Curves are rounded but often finish in faceted joins, giving letters a chiseled, semi-engraved look rather than purely geometric smoothness. Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, with distinctive diagonals (notably in A, K, N, V, W, X) and a slightly stylized G. Lowercase combines clean bowls with pointed entry/exit strokes; the single-storey a and g are simple and open, while f, t, and y show pronounced angled terminals. Numerals follow the same language—clean silhouettes with occasional slanted cuts and a notably flowing 2 and 7—keeping a consistent rhythm across the set.
This font is well-suited to headlines, logos, and brand systems that want a clean sans foundation with a sharper, crafted edge. It performs especially well in editorial display settings, posters, and packaging where its faceted terminals can contribute character and texture without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is refined and decisive, mixing contemporary clarity with a hint of inscriptional sharpness. Its faceted terminals and controlled energy read as purposeful and premium, suggesting an editorial or brand-forward voice rather than a neutral utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to bridge a modern sans structure with carved, calligraphic finishing—prioritizing distinctive terminals and angular detailing to create a recognizable voice for display and brand-centric typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion at larger sizes, where the tapered terminals and angled cuts become a defining texture. At smaller sizes, those details may read as extra sparkle in the rhythm, so spacing and size choice will influence how smooth or expressive the line appears.