Sans Normal Pukas 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold; 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel; 'Passenger Sans' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Anantason Mon', 'Anantason Reno', 'Prachason Neue', and 'Prachason Neue Mon' by Jipatype; and 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, sporty, attention grab, friendly tone, casual display, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, informal, display.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and broad, cushioned forms. Strokes are thick and smooth with soft terminals and generous rounding at corners, producing a “molded” silhouette rather than crisp geometry. Counters are compact and often oval, and joins are rounded, giving letters like B, R, and a a puffy, unified texture. Uppercase shapes read sturdy and compact, while lowercase shows simplified, single-storey forms and a generally lively rhythm; the i/j dots appear as solid round points. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for a cohesive voice in headlines.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, retail signage, and brand marks where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well on packaging and social graphics where rounded, attention-grabbing letterforms help maintain legibility at a glance.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a casual, fun, slightly retro feel. Its heavy weight and rounded shapes make it feel energetic and friendly rather than formal or technical, with a visual bounce that suits expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, welcoming feel—combining a strong slanted stance with rounded, compact counters to create a playful display voice that remains readable in big sizes.
Tight internal spaces and the strong slant create dense word shapes, so it visually “locks up” quickly in longer lines. The widest letters (like M/W) and narrow ones (like I/J) show noticeable width variety, contributing to an animated, informal texture.