Sans Normal Madem 8 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Phonk' and 'Phonk Sans' by Slava Antipov, and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, branding, display, attention, oblique, rounded, geometric, chunky, compact apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and a compact, high-impact footprint. Strokes are monolinear and smoothly joined, with rounded bowls and softened corners that keep the weight from feeling harsh. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, producing dense word shapes, while diagonals and terminals are clean and simplified for a streamlined silhouette. Lowercase forms show a tall midline presence with sturdy stems and short extenders; numerals are similarly robust and designed to hold together in large, bold settings.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters most: big headlines, posters, promotional graphics, sports and fitness branding, and bold packaging statements. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when set large, but the dense counters make it less ideal for small text or long reading.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary—more “performance” than “decorative.” Its slant and massing suggest motion and confidence, giving headlines a punchy, athletic attitude.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a sense of speed and momentum, combining rounded geometric construction with an assertive slant. The compact internal space and simplified shapes prioritize strong, reproducible forms for branding and attention-grabbing typography.
The design favors strong silhouettes over fine interior detail, so spacing and counter size feel intentionally compact. The oblique angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping paragraphs of display text read as a cohesive block.