Sans Normal Olben 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura ND' by Neufville Digital, 'Futura PT' by ParaType, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, cheerful, approachability, impact, warmth, informality, character, chunky, rounded, soft-cornered, wobbly, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, broad curves, and compact internal counters. The outlines show a subtly irregular, organic wobble—stems and bowls feel gently skewed rather than mechanically rigid—creating a lively rhythm across words. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, with clear, open lettershapes that stay legible despite the playful construction.
Works best for headlines, posters, packaging, kids or family-oriented branding, and cheerful editorial callouts where a bold voice is desired. It can also suit logos and short UI labels when a friendly, characterful tone is needed, but its heavy color and quirky rhythm make it less suited to long-form body text at small sizes.
This typeface conveys a friendly, playful energy with a slightly quirky, hand-cut feel. Its confident weight and rounded forms make it feel approachable and upbeat rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to provide strong display presence while avoiding a strict geometric or technical tone. Its rounded, slightly irregular construction adds personality and warmth, suggesting a goal of making headlines and short messages feel more human and inviting.
The sample text shows a bouncy baseline impression driven by subtly varied angles and uneven-feeling verticals, which adds charm and motion. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.