Sans Normal Durat 8 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, brand systems, packaging, clean, modern, neutral, airy, technical, clarity, modern utility, minimalism, neutral branding, systematic consistency, rounded, geometric, open counters, generous spacing, monoline.
This sans has a monoline, rounded-geometric construction with smooth curves and softly squared terminals. Proportions are notably expansive, giving letters a wide footprint and a calm horizontal rhythm. Counters are open and circular (especially in O, C, e, and g), while straight strokes remain steady and unmodulated. Uppercase forms feel streamlined and architectural, with simplified joins and consistent stroke endings; lowercase follows the same logic with clear, readable bowls and a straightforward two-storey-style structure where applicable (e.g., the single-storey a and g). Numerals are equally wide and clean, with even spacing and a restrained, contemporary drawing.
It suits interface typography and product UI where a clean, open texture helps maintain legibility at varied sizes. The wide proportions also make it effective for signage and wayfinding, as well as contemporary editorial layouts that benefit from an airy, uncluttered line. In branding, it can support minimalist identities and packaging that want a modern, neutral voice.
The overall tone is modern and understated, projecting clarity rather than personality-heavy styling. Its wide stance and rounded geometry create an approachable, calm presence that can read as quietly technical or minimalist depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometry-led sans optimized for clarity and a relaxed reading rhythm, pairing wide proportions with rounded forms to feel both precise and approachable.
The design relies on generous internal space and smooth curvature for legibility, with minimal eccentricities and a consistent, system-like feel across letters and figures. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown, but the base alphabet and numerals present a cohesive, uniform rhythm in running text.