Sans Normal Regal 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Eloque' by Prestigetype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, friendly, playful, chunky, soft, casual, approachability, playfulness, high impact, softness, informality, rounded, blobby, bouncy, sturdy, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly swollen strokes and fully blunted terminals. Counters are open and generously rounded, with a slightly uneven, hand-shaped rhythm that gives letters a subtly wobbly silhouette while remaining upright and stable. Curves dominate the construction (notably in C, G, O, S), and joins are smoothed rather than crisp, producing a cohesive, cushiony texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same bulbous proportions and simplified shapes for a uniform, bold color on the page.
Best suited for short, bold messages such as headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and kid-oriented materials where a friendly voice is desired. It also works well for logos and badges that benefit from a thick, rounded silhouette and high visual impact.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly goofy character that feels kid-friendly and conversational. Its thick, rounded forms read as cheerful and non-threatening, leaning more toward fun and comfort than precision or formality.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum friendliness and visibility through heavy weight and rounded geometry, prioritizing an inviting, cartoon-adjacent texture. Its softened joins and blunted terminals suggest an intention to feel hand-made and approachable while staying clean enough for general display typography.
The design maintains strong visual consistency across cases, with particularly robust verticals and compact, rounded bowls that help it hold up at display sizes. The soft shaping and rounded corners create a distinctive “puffy” presence that can become dense in long paragraphs, emphasizing its display-first personality.