Sans Normal Uhler 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Franklin Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'City Boys' and 'Golden Decades' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, ui labels, brand marks, modern, direct, clean, confident, utilitarian, clarity, impact, neutrality, simplicity, geometric, monolinear, crisp, open apertures, high legibility.
A solid, geometric sans with monolinear strokes and clear, circular bowls. Curves are smooth and broadly rounded, while terminals are clean and mostly horizontal or vertical, giving the design a crisp, engineered feel. Uppercase proportions are sturdy with straightforward construction; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” a simple, open “e,” and a compact, functional rhythm. Figures are plain and readable, with a round “0,” an open-top “4,” and balanced, evenly weighted curves across “6–9.”
It works well for bold headlines, poster copy, and signage where strong presence and quick recognition matter. The consistent stroke weight and open counters also suit interface labels, dashboards, and straightforward branding applications that need a clean, contemporary voice.
The overall tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a confident, contemporary neutrality. Its geometry and even color make it feel dependable and practical rather than expressive or ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact while staying broadly neutral and highly legible, using geometric construction and simplified lowercase forms to keep the texture clean and efficient across both display text and short runs of copy.
Counters are generously open for the weight, helping maintain clarity in dense text. The mix of rounded forms and straight-sided strokes creates a stable texture, and the lowercase descenders and ascenders read cleanly without calling attention to quirky details.