Sans Normal Aplan 8 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A geometric sans with evenly weighted strokes and smooth, rounded curves. The proportions run broad and open, with generous counters and clear, uncluttered joins. Round letters are close to circular, terminals are clean and unadorned, and corners are subtly softened rather than sharply cut. Overall spacing reads comfortable and airy, maintaining a steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase as well as in the numerals.
Works well for user interfaces, product design systems, dashboards, and wayfinding where clarity at a glance matters. The broad proportions and open counters also suit headlines and brand wordmarks, and it remains comfortable in short to medium text blocks for editorial or presentation use.
The tone is straightforward and contemporary, with a calm, utilitarian feel rather than expressive or ornamental character. Its wide, open shapes give it an approachable clarity that suits informational and interface-forward design.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, modern sans for general-purpose communication, prioritizing legibility through open forms, consistent stroke treatment, and restrained geometry.
Uppercase forms present a simple, geometric construction, while the lowercase maintains similarly open counters for strong readability in text settings. Numerals follow the same smooth geometry, with rounded forms that align visually with the letter shapes.