Sans Normal Labos 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Nominee' by TypeUnion, and 'Montilla Extended' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, dynamic, friendly, impact, momentum, attention, modernity, approachability, oblique, rounded, heavy, compact, streamlined.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, smoothly modeled curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, giving the letters a solid, blocky presence while softening corners and joins to keep the texture approachable. Bowls are generous and counters remain open for the weight, and the overall rhythm feels stable despite the forward slant. Figures share the same robust build, with rounded forms and clear silhouettes suited to bold setting.
Best suited to display typography where weight and slant can do the heavy lifting—headlines, posters, retail signage, and brand marks that need an energetic voice. It also fits packaging and sports or entertainment graphics, where bold, rounded forms help maintain clarity at a distance and on busy backgrounds.
The font reads energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its thick, rounded construction also adds a friendly, contemporary tone, balancing impact with approachability.
The likely intention is an impact-driven sans for attention-grabbing typography, combining a strong mass with rounded geometry and an oblique stance to convey speed, confidence, and contemporary friendliness.
The design favors strong, simple shapes over sharp detailing, producing high visual density and a compact word image. The oblique angle is consistent across the set and contributes to a cohesive, motion-oriented headline color.