Sans Normal Anlos 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, branding, signage, headlines, modern, friendly, clean, tech, approachable, legibility, modernity, neutrality, friendly tone, versatility, rounded corners, geometric, neutral, smooth, open counters.
A clean, geometric sans with softly rounded corners and largely uniform stroke thickness. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with smooth joins, while straight stems and terminals finish with subtle radius rather than sharp cuts. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with open apertures and generous interior counters that keep letters clear at a glance. Uppercase forms are straightforward and structured; lowercase shapes stay simple and readable, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a gentle, utilitarian rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same rounded, geometric logic, with even weight and clear silhouettes.
This font suits UI and product contexts where clarity and a modern feel are needed, especially for navigation, labels, and short paragraphs. Its rounded geometric forms also work well for branding, packaging, and wayfinding, and it can carry headlines cleanly without looking overly formal.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, combining a technical cleanliness with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It reads neutral and confident rather than expressive, giving it a calm, contemporary voice suited to everyday interface and brand language.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans that stays highly legible while adding warmth through rounded corners and smooth, consistent curves. It aims for a versatile, neutral voice that performs reliably across digital and print settings.
Distinctive details include the rounded-arch construction in letters like A, D, and U, and the consistent rounding on corners and terminals that prevents the design from feeling harsh. Spacing in the sample text appears even and steady, supporting continuous reading without calling attention to individual glyph quirks.