Sans Normal Salom 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, branding, friendly, quirky, casual, retro, space-saving, approachability, playfulness, display impact, rounded, soft, hand-drawn, monoline, condensed.
A compact, condensed sans with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals throughout. Curves are smooth and slightly informal, with subtle wobble that suggests a hand-drawn or marker-like construction rather than rigid geometry. Counters are relatively open for the narrow proportions, and many joins soften into rounded shoulders, giving letters a buoyant rhythm. Uppercase forms stay simple and legible, while lowercase shapes (notably a, g, y, and t) emphasize rounded bowls and lightly tapered, curved descenders.
This style suits short headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want an informal, personable voice while saving horizontal space. It can also work well for children’s-focused materials and casual signage, where friendly shapes and straightforward readability are priorities.
The overall tone is approachable and playful, with a light, whimsical character that reads as friendly rather than technical. Its condensed stance adds a snappy, poster-like energy, while the softened shapes keep it warm and conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, human feel within a condensed footprint, balancing clean sans simplicity with subtle hand-drawn warmth for attention-grabbing display use.
Letterforms keep a consistent stroke weight and rounded finishing, which helps maintain clarity at smaller sizes despite the tight widths. The numerals follow the same softened, slightly hand-made feel, with simple silhouettes and minimal ornament.