Sans Normal Agdil 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, assertive, retro, editorial, industrial, space saving, high impact, headline focus, retro flavor, clarity, compact, tall, crisp, geometric, monoline.
A compact, tall sans with heavy, even strokes and tightly controlled spacing. Curves are clean and rounded while verticals dominate, producing a strong condensed silhouette and a steady, poster-like rhythm. The design favors simplified geometry with minimal modulation, and counters are kept relatively small, which increases density and impact. Terminals read as clean and mostly straight-cut, with occasional subtle rounding that softens the rigid structure without reducing its punch.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold packaging callouts. Its condensed build helps fit longer words into narrow spaces, making it useful for editorial titling, labels, and logo lockups where vertical emphasis and density are desired.
The overall tone is forceful and direct, with a classic condensed feel that recalls vintage headlines and utilitarian labeling. Its density and vertical emphasis create urgency and authority, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining straightforward geometric shapes with a sturdy, display-oriented build. It prioritizes bold readability and a confident, compact texture suitable for prominent typographic statements.
Across the set, widths vary by character, but the family maintains a consistent vertical stress and sturdy proportions. Numerals and capitals carry a strong sign-painting/poster sensibility, and the lowercase remains compact, reinforcing the font’s tight, space-efficient texture in running lines.