Sans Normal Okdim 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chypre' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, modern, approachable, high impact, friendly display, brand voice, readable signage, rounded, soft corners, compact, stubby.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared curves and compact proportions. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt or gently curved rather than sharply cut. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving the forms a dense, poster-ready texture, while round letters like O and Q stay smooth and stable. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g and a sturdy, slightly condensed rhythm; the numerals are similarly solid with simplified, geometric construction.
Well suited to short-to-medium headline text where strong presence and quick recognition are needed, such as posters, retail signage, product packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for UI labels or social graphics when used at larger sizes with sufficient spacing.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, with a slightly quirky warmth created by the rounded geometry and chunky spacing. It feels contemporary and informal, projecting confidence without looking rigid or technical.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, approachable display voice: a sturdy, high-impact sans that stays friendly through rounded construction and simplified, geometric letterforms.
The design reads best when given a bit of breathing room, where its tight counters and heavy joins don’t clog. The mix of rounded bowls and flat-ish terminals creates a casual, sporty character that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.