Sans Normal Itkah 8 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sztos' by Machalski and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, punchy, friendly, modern, sporty, impact, modernize, soften edges, display focus, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, high impact.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded, geometric construction and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Curves are full and smooth with broadly circular counters, while corners are softened rather than sharply squared. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, keeping words dense and blocky; apertures are relatively tight in letters like c, e, and s. Spacing and sidebearings read as compact, producing a solid, poster-like texture, and the numerals match the same stout, rounded logic with strong, simple silhouettes.
Well-suited to display typography where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when set large enough to preserve clarity in the tight apertures.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a friendly, contemporary softness from the rounded geometry. It feels energetic and promotional rather than delicate, favoring impact and immediacy in short phrases and big sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a modern, approachable voice, combining wide proportions and rounded geometry to create a sturdy, legible display sans that holds up in attention-grabbing contexts.
The design leans on wide proportions and tight internal openings, so it reads best when given enough size or tracking to prevent counters from filling in visually. Rounded bowls and uniform heft create a cohesive rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.