Sans Normal Apbav 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah', 'Oktah Neue', and 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web content, editorial, signage, branding, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, utilitarian, versatility, legibility, clarity, neutrality, modernity, geometric, rounded, open, even, straightforward.
This is a clean sans with predominantly geometric construction and smooth, even curves. Strokes are fairly uniform, with minimal modulation and crisp terminals, creating a steady typographic color in text. Bowls and counters read open and round, while verticals and horizontals stay straightforward and stable; diagonals are sharply cut, giving capitals a crisp silhouette. Lowercase forms are simple and readable with a single-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and a clear, uncomplicated rhythm that holds up well in paragraph settings.
It suits interface and web typography where clarity and consistency are priorities, and it also performs well for general editorial text and informational layouts. The clean geometry and even texture make it a dependable choice for signage, labels, and straightforward brand systems that need a contemporary sans voice.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, balancing a friendly roundness with a matter-of-fact, functional presence. It feels contemporary and unstyled rather than expressive, lending itself to designs that need clarity without drawing attention to the letterforms.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans optimized for legibility and a calm, contemporary texture. Its restrained detailing and geometric roundness suggest a goal of broad usability across both display sizes and continuous reading.
Caps have a solid, even stance with generous internal space, and the figures appear designed for clear differentiation at a glance. Spacing looks balanced and consistent across the alphabet, supporting smooth word shapes in running text.