Sans Normal Gokop 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, mid-century, casual, kinetic, friendly, retro, space saving, friendly display, retro tone, quick emphasis, condensed, monoline, rounded, upright terminals, soft corners.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded joins. Forms are built from simple curves and straight, slightly tapered-looking stems, keeping contrast low and the texture even across words. Counters are compact and vertical, with open, clean apertures and minimal ornamentation; terminals tend to end bluntly or with gentle rounding rather than sharp cuts. The overall rhythm is tight and lively, with tall proportions and a consistent forward slant that reads as italic without becoming calligraphic.
This style suits short-to-medium display settings where a compact, energetic voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand accents. It can also work for signage or UI labels when a narrow footprint is helpful and the italic slant supports emphasis.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a sporty, mid-century flavor that feels quick and personable. Its narrow, slanted stance gives text a sense of motion and optimism, while the restrained stroke treatment keeps it approachable rather than flashy.
The design appears intended to deliver an economical, space-saving italic sans that still feels warm and readable. By combining condensed proportions with rounded, low-contrast strokes, it aims for a retro-leaning display personality that remains clean and versatile.
Round letters stay relatively narrow and upright inside their slant, helping lines maintain a steady color. Numerals follow the same condensed, oblique construction and sit comfortably alongside letters, supporting compact settings where space is limited.