Sans Normal Adlaf 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, branding, posters, packaging, modern, dynamic, friendly, clean, sporty, contemporary voice, approachable clarity, energetic emphasis, rounded, oblique, open counters, generous spacing, smooth curves.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and a steady, even stroke. The letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters and soft joins that keep the texture light and readable. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S, and the lowercase bowls) stay circular and consistent, creating an even rhythm across text. Numerals follow the same open, rounded logic, with clear shapes and a contemporary feel.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a lively, contemporary voice is needed, and it can also support branding and packaging that benefit from an approachable, rounded sans. The open forms and even stroke make it workable for short-to-medium blocks of text, especially in marketing and display-driven layouts.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, with an approachable, slightly sporty character driven by the forward slant and wide proportions. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than technical, making it feel upbeat and contemporary in both short lines and longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans-serif voice with extra momentum and friendliness, combining a forward slant with rounded, open shapes for clarity and modern appeal.
The slant is noticeable without becoming cursive, so the face reads as an oblique companion to a clean sans. Wide capitals and open lowercase forms create a spacious color on the page, helping headings look airy and letting body copy stay clear at moderate sizes.