Sans Normal Selab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, hand-drawn, approachable, human warmth, casual readability, playful tone, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, soft, informal, bouncy.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly swollen strokes and slightly irregular geometry that evokes marker or felt-tip drawing. Curves are generous and corners are eased, with open apertures and simple, single-storey lowercase forms. Proportions feel compact in the lowercase, while capitals read broad and uncomplicated, creating a lively, gently uneven rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same rounded construction, with clear, simple silhouettes and minimal internal detailing.
This font works best where an informal, personable voice is desirable: children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and social media graphics. It can also serve short text blocks like captions or headings when a friendly, hand-rendered feel is preferred over a rigid geometric sans.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, with a handmade charm that feels lighthearted rather than technical. Its softened shapes and subtle irregularities give it a friendly, kid-safe personality suited to upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a clean hand-drawn sans—smooth, rounded, and easy to read—while preserving small human imperfections for warmth and charm. It prioritizes approachability and visual friendliness over strict geometric precision.
Stroke endings tend to be rounded and slightly blunted, which keeps the texture soft at both display and text sizes. Spacing appears moderately loose, contributing to an airy, readable flow, while the mild inconsistency in stroke curvature adds character without becoming distressed.