Sans Normal Pokal 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, punchy, quirky, retro, approachability, impact, informality, display legibility, character, rounded, bulky, soft corners, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded terminals and softly squared corners that keep the texture dense and even. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, while straight strokes stay blunt and sturdy, producing a chunky silhouette. Counters are small but clear, and overall spacing feels tight, which reinforces a poster-like, high-impact rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging, badges, and expressive branding where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can work for short captions or UI labels at larger sizes, but the dense color and small counters suggest avoiding long body copy.
The letterforms read upbeat and approachable, with a casual, slightly goofy energy. Its chunky shapes and softened edges evoke a retro, comic-adjacent tone that feels friendly rather than formal, prioritizing personality and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, approachable tone, using rounded, chunky shapes to stay legible while feeling informal and characterful. It aims for a consistent, high-ink presence that reads quickly and adds personality in display settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and blocky with minimal modulation, while lowercase maintains the same rounded, weighty feel and clear differentiation between characters. Numerals match the heavy, compact construction and hold up well at display sizes where the small counters and tight fit become part of the character.