Sans Normal Apnov 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arazatí' by TipoType and 'Arazatí' by Underground (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, technical, utility, clarity, versatility, modernity, consistency, rounded, open, crisp, straightforward, geometric.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and rounded bowls, paired with crisp, straight terminals. Curves are smooth and even, while joins stay tidy and unadorned, giving the letterforms a stable, contemporary rhythm. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in O, Q, and the lowercase o-family), and overall spacing reads balanced for continuous text. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, simple i/j dots, and compact, practical shapes that keep silhouettes clear.
This font works well for UI and product design, dashboards, and general-purpose web typography where a clean, geometric sans is needed. It also fits contemporary branding, headings, and short-to-medium editorial text, and remains legible for labels and wayfinding-style signage at larger sizes.
The tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded curves and uncomplicated lowercase. It feels neutral and dependable rather than expressive, suited to interfaces and information-forward design where clarity is the priority.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals. By using simple geometric forms and open counters, it aims to stay readable and neutral across a wide range of everyday applications.
Capitals are straightforward and geometric, with a broad, symmetrical feel in forms like M and W and a clean diagonal in K and X. Numerals follow the same simplified, contemporary logic, keeping curves consistent across 0, 8, and 9 and maintaining an even visual color in mixed alphanumeric settings.