Sans Normal Wekim 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Masala' and 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Monotype Clearface Gothic' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, chunky, soft, playful, impact, warmth, retro feel, playfulness, brand voice, rounded, bulbous, sturdy, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with blocky silhouettes and softly blunted corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and bowls and counters tend to be compact, creating dense, inky interiors. Terminals often end in subtle, tapered or wedged cuts that add rhythm without becoming sharp. Proportions lean toward a tall lowercase with large, sturdy capitals, and spacing reads slightly tight at text sizes due to the substantial weight and small apertures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its bold, rounded forms can read clearly and set a distinctive tone. It can also work for signage and playful editorial callouts, but the dense counters and heavy color make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a retro, poster-like friendliness. Its chunky forms and soft edges give it a playful confidence, while the restrained detailing keeps it from feeling overly decorative.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded personality, combining sturdy geometry with small wedges and notches for character and differentiation. The design aims to feel retro-influenced and approachable while remaining clean and consistent across letters and numbers.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, rounded construction, with noticeable ink-trap-like notches and wedge cuts in places that help differentiate shapes at large sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and compact, matching the letterforms’ dense texture.