Sans Normal Tanat 8 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, elegant, modern, calm, refined, refinement, distinctiveness, premium tone, display clarity, modern editorial, flared strokes, calligraphic, tapered terminals, open counters, airy.
This typeface presents clean, sans-like letterforms with pronounced stroke modulation and subtly flared, tapered terminals that give many strokes a chiseled, calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and round, with open bowls and counters that keep the texture light on the page. Proportions feel generously set with a broad footprint, and spacing reads even, producing an airy, unforced rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same modulated construction, with clear, open shapes and a consistent vertical stress.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand identities where a refined but modern voice is desired. It can also work well for packaging and poster copy, especially where the airy spacing and high-contrast strokes can be given room to breathe.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, balancing contemporary simplicity with a touch of classical refinement from its tapered endings and contrast. It feels poised and quiet rather than loud, lending a premium, design-forward character to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to merge a straightforward, sans-oriented skeleton with elegant stroke modulation for a more elevated, fashion/editorial feel. Its goal seems to be delivering a distinctive display texture without becoming ornamental, keeping forms clean while relying on contrast and tapered terminals for personality.
The design’s flared terminals and contrast create a distinctive silhouette at display sizes, while the open interiors help maintain clarity in mixed-case text. Round forms (like O, o, e, and 0) contribute to a friendly smoothness, tempered by crisp joins and controlled, upright posture.