Sans Normal Perum 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Gomme Sans' by Dharma Type, 'Portsilk' by Maulana Creative, and 'Obvia Expanded' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, impact, approachability, brand presence, simplicity, clarity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and softly squared corners. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular forms, while straight strokes terminate with blunt, slightly radiused ends, producing a sturdy, compact silhouette. Counters and apertures are relatively tight in letters like C, S, e, and a, and the overall rhythm reads dense and solid, with simple, unadorned construction and minimal modulation. Figures and capitals share the same robust, even stroke logic, giving the design a strong, uniform texture in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where impact and immediacy are priorities. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly but forceful tone, and for digital UI moments like banners or callouts where large sizes preserve clarity.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable confidence: bold without feeling aggressive, and contemporary with a slightly playful softness. Its rounded geometry and chunky letterforms suggest friendliness and accessibility, while the strong massing keeps it assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as a bold, geometric display sans that balances strong visual weight with rounded friendliness. Its simplified forms and compact counters favor high-impact messaging and brand-forward applications over extended small-size reading.
In longer sample lines the dense counters and closed apertures can darken the paragraph color, especially where rounded joins and short interior openings accumulate. The design’s most distinctive traits are its soft-cornered geometry and compact internal spaces, which emphasize a punchy, poster-like presence.