Sans Normal Olluv 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Causten' and 'Causten Round' by Trustha, 'TT Commons Classic' and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Segment' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, confident, clean, straightforward, clarity, impact, approachability, modernity, simplicity, rounded, geometric, high contrast, open counters, soft corners.
A heavy, geometric sans with smoothly rounded curves and clean, mostly uniform stroke behavior. The design leans on circular and elliptical construction, giving bowls (B, C, O, Q) a consistent, even rhythm, while terminals are crisp but not sharp. Counters are generous and open, and the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with compact, sturdy proportions. Numerals are bold and simple, with broad curves and clear silhouettes that match the letterforms.
Well suited to bold headlines, brand marks, and short blocks of copy where a strong, friendly sans is desired. Its open counters and sturdy forms also make it effective for posters, packaging, and signage that need clarity and impact at a glance.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, combining a friendly roundness with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It reads as modern and practical rather than formal, with a slightly playful warmth from its geometric curves and uncomplicated forms.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum readability and visual punch through geometric, rounded construction and simplified details. It prioritizes clean silhouettes and consistent rhythm for contemporary, high-impact typography.
Spacing appears balanced for set text at display-to-large sizes, with strong word shapes and clear differentiation between round and straight-sided characters. The ampersand and punctuation (as seen in the sample) follow the same bold, simplified construction, keeping the texture consistent across mixed content.