Sans Normal Puloz 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Crossten Soft' by Emre Güven, 'Ghino' by Fontmachine, and 'Crossten' by Horizon Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, impact, approachability, display readability, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, heavy terminals, bouncy, compact.
A very heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and broadly curved bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with little visible contrast, and many joins are gently swollen, giving forms a molded, cushiony feel. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, especially in rounded letters, while spacing stays open enough to keep the texture readable. The overall silhouette is smooth and simplified, favoring circular geometry and blunt terminals over sharp angles.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where strong presence and friendly tone are desired. It can work for callouts, signage, and social graphics, particularly when generous line spacing is available to accommodate the dense weight.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a buoyant, cartoon-like warmth. Its chunky shapes and softened edges suggest a retro display sensibility, leaning toward approachable, family-safe energy rather than technical or corporate seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a welcoming, rounded voice—prioritizing bold legibility and smooth, simplified shapes for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms are bold and stable with rounded shoulders and softened corners, while lowercase keeps the same heavy, simplified construction for a cohesive voice. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, with rounded curves and compact counters that reinforce a consistent, poster-ready texture.