Sans Normal Walen 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, packaging, posters, headlines, friendly, approachable, modern, casual, clean, approachability, readability, modern clarity, warm neutrality, rounded, soft terminals, open counters, humanist, even rhythm.
A rounded sans with gently tapered strokes and soft, slightly flared terminals that keep the shapes warm without becoming decorative. Curves are smooth and generous, with open apertures and counters that stay clear in text, while verticals remain steady and upright. The overall rhythm is even and readable, with a subtle organic feel in joins and curves that gives the letters a mild handwritten warmth while staying clearly typeset.
Works well for interface copy, product and lifestyle branding, and packaging where a clean but human tone is desired. It can also serve comfortably in short-to-medium text blocks and editorial callouts, and scales nicely for headlines that benefit from rounded, approachable shapes.
The tone is friendly and contemporary, balancing cleanliness with a relaxed, personable character. It feels informal and welcoming rather than corporate, making it well-suited to messaging that aims to be clear but not rigid.
The design appears intended to offer a modern sans with a softer, more human cadence than strictly geometric styles, prioritizing clear readability while maintaining a friendly voice for everyday communication.
Capitals are simple and rounded, and the lowercase carries much of the personality through softened terminals and open forms. Numerals appear straightforward and legible, matching the same rounded stroke behavior for a consistent texture across mixed content.