Sans Normal Sokut 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ponlamai' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, children's media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, humanist, approachability, warmth, informality, personality, rounded, soft terminals, hand-drawn, informal, lively.
This typeface uses rounded, softly modulated strokes with subtly irregular curves that give it a hand-drawn, humanist feel. Bowls and counters trend circular to elliptical, while terminals are generally blunted or gently tapered rather than sharply cut. Proportions are open and readable with generous interior space, and the rhythm is slightly bouncy—verticals aren’t perfectly rigid and curves show mild organic variation. Numerals share the same soft construction, with smooth arcs and simplified joins that keep the overall color even in text.
It works well for branding and packaging where an approachable, handcrafted tone is desired, and for posters or headlines that benefit from a friendly presence without looking overly decorative. It can also suit children’s media, educational materials, and light editorial pull quotes where warmth and readability are both important.
The overall tone is warm and personable, leaning informal and lightly whimsical rather than strictly technical or corporate. Its soft edges and gentle quirks suggest a friendly voice suited to conversational messaging and cheerful branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, readable sans voice with an intentionally human touch—softening geometry and introducing slight irregularities to feel conversational and welcoming in everyday communication.
In longer text the letterforms maintain clarity, but the deliberately irregular stroke behavior adds texture that becomes part of the personality. Rounded joins and softened corners help reduce harshness at display sizes while keeping a consistent, cohesive texture across upper- and lowercase.