Sans Normal Almen 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, product design, signage, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, friendly, tech, versatility, readability, modern utility, systematic design, geometric, rounded, open apertures, monoline, crisp.
This sans typeface is built from simple, geometric strokes with a largely monoline feel and smooth, circular curves. Bowls and counters are generous and mostly round, with open apertures that keep letters like C, S, and e readable at a glance. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and the overall rhythm is even, with consistent stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase forms are straightforward and utilitarian, pairing a clean single-storey-style feel in several shapes with compact joins and clear interior space, while the numerals follow the same rounded, uniform construction.
It suits interface typography, product UI, dashboards, and general-purpose editorial or documentation where clean readability is needed. The even texture and open forms also make it a solid choice for wayfinding and signage, as well as presentation slides and brand systems that want a neutral modern sans.
The overall tone is contemporary and unobtrusive, leaning toward a friendly, pragmatic modernism. Its rounded geometry and open shapes make it feel approachable and slightly tech-oriented without becoming stylized or quirky.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency through simple geometric construction. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on broad usability across display and text contexts rather than expressive or decorative personality.
In text, spacing appears comfortable and the letterforms keep their clarity through repeated curves and straight segments, giving paragraphs a calm, steady texture. The round forms (O, o, 0, 8, 9) are visually consistent with one another, reinforcing a cohesive geometric theme.