Sans Normal Ormov 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Depot New Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, bold, impact, approachability, retro flavor, compact setting, chunky, compact, bouncy, rounded, quirky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded, slightly squarish curves and consistently thick strokes. The forms feel tightly set and vertical, with softened corners and a subtly irregular rhythm that gives letters a gently “wobbling” stance rather than strict geometric rigidity. Counters are small relative to the stroke weight, and joins are robust, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. Terminals are mostly blunt with mild rounding, and overall proportions favor tall, condensed shapes with lively, varied silhouettes across the alphabet and numerals.
This font is best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for playful promotional copy where a dense, confident texture is desirable, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a retro display energy that reads as approachable rather than severe. Its chunky density and buoyant letter shapes give it a comic, headline-forward presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact footprint while staying friendly and legible through rounded, simplified construction. Its slightly quirky rhythm suggests a deliberate move away from strict neutrality toward a characterful, retro-leaning display voice.
In text, the heavy color builds quickly and can look intentionally loud; the tight counters and compact spacing-like feel suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where interior shapes open up. Rounded punctuation and the weighty numerals reinforce the strong, friendly display character.