Sans Normal Funel 8 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, magazine titles, posters, elegant, refined, literary, airy, space saving, elegant display, editorial clarity, modern classic, tall, slender, crisp, open, clean.
This typeface has tall, slender proportions with generous vertical reach and compact horizontal footprint, creating a distinctly elongated rhythm in text. Strokes show subtle contrast, with smooth transitions on curves and crisp, tapered terminals that keep the forms feeling precise rather than mechanical. Round letters are drawn as narrow ovals with open counters, and the overall spacing reads even and controlled, supporting continuous reading while maintaining a delicate, high-strung texture. Figures follow the same slim, streamlined construction, matching the letterforms in height and tonal color.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine and book-cover typography, and other situations where a refined, space-saving narrow face is useful. It can also work for posters and branded titling when a tall, sophisticated voice is desired, especially in larger sizes where its delicate contrast and tapered terminals are most apparent.
The font conveys an elegant, composed tone that feels refined and slightly formal without becoming ornamental. Its narrow, airy texture suggests a literary and editorial sensibility, bringing a sense of poise and quiet sophistication to headings and pull quotes. Overall, it reads as clean and cultivated, with a modern-classic restraint.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, high-elegance voice that remains clean and readable, balancing slim proportions with controlled contrast and open counters. It aims to deliver a distinctive, vertical typographic texture for display and editorial use while keeping the letterforms disciplined and uncluttered.
The design’s vertical emphasis and tapered endings give it a distinctive silhouette at display sizes, while the consistent internal spacing helps it stay orderly in longer lines. The sample text shows a clear, steady cadence with a noticeable “tall column” effect that can add elegance or economy in tight layouts.