Sans Normal Belin 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, modernist, utilitarian, condensed, clean, neutral, space saving, clarity, neutrality, modern utility, monoline, tall, airy, crisp, minimal.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with monoline strokes and smooth, elliptical curves. The drawing emphasizes verticality: straight stems are long and parallel, bowls are narrow, and counters stay open despite the condensed width. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, keeping the silhouette crisp, while the round characters (like O/C/G) remain evenly drawn and restrained. Lowercase forms are compact and straightforward, with a single-storey a and g and a generally uniform rhythm from letter to letter; numerals follow the same narrow, upright construction for a consistent texture in mixed text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where compact width is an advantage, such as posters, signage, packaging panels, and editorial titles. It can also work for dense UI labels or data callouts when horizontal space is limited, provided sizing and spacing are tuned for readability.
The overall tone is functional and contemporary, with a streamlined, space-saving presence that feels matter-of-fact rather than expressive. Its condensed rhythm suggests efficiency and clarity, lending a slightly industrial, signage-like character without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, condensed sans for space-efficient typography, prioritizing consistent rhythm and clear, modern shapes for practical display and informational use.
The font maintains a steady baseline and consistent stroke behavior, producing an even typographic color in paragraphs. Its narrow proportions create a strong vertical cadence, and the simplified lowercase construction keeps word shapes direct and easy to scan at display sizes.