Sans Normal Modev 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boldstrom' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, chunky, high impact, approachability, display focus, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, blocky, bulky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with block-like silhouettes and softened corners. Strokes are thick and fairly even, producing compact internal counters and a strong, poster-forward texture. Curves are broad and circular, while joins and terminals tend toward blunt, squared endings rather than sharp points, giving the forms a sturdy, molded look. The lowercase is simple and bold with single-storey shapes (notably for a and g), and the numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand marks where weight and presence are advantages. It also works for short callouts, labels, and signage that benefit from a friendly, high-contrast-to-background block of text rather than extended reading.
The overall tone feels bold and approachable, with a retro, cartoon-adjacent friendliness. Its chunky proportions and soft geometry project confidence and fun more than precision or formality, making it read as energetic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded voice: a bold display sans that prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent rhythm, and a retro-leaning friendliness for attention-grabbing typography.
At larger sizes the tight counters and dense stroke weight create strong impact and a solid typographic “wall,” while at smaller sizes fine openings and details (like in e, a, s, and 8) may close up visually. The wide stance and rounded shaping help maintain legibility in headlines while emphasizing a playful, display-first personality.