Sans Normal Niriv 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Folio' by Bitstream, 'Halenoir' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Folio B EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Folio' and 'Shilia' by Linotype, 'Folio SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, sports, confident, friendly, modern, loud, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, rounded, sturdy, high-impact, geometric, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a strongly filled-in color on the page. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, while joins and terminals read clean and squared-off, creating a crisp, contemporary rhythm. Counters are relatively compact in letters like B, P, R, a, and e, reinforcing a dense, punchy texture at text sizes. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g forms, a short-armed r, and a sturdy, minimal t, with consistent stroke weight and stable spacing for a uniform, blocky appearance.
Best suited for headlines, large-scale typography, and short blocks of copy where strong presence and quick legibility matter. It works well for branding systems that need a friendly but forceful voice, as well as posters, packaging, and promotional graphics where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing a friendly roundness with an assertive, headline-ready presence. It feels contemporary and energetic, suited to messaging that wants to be direct, upbeat, and easy to read from a distance.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a clean, rounded geometry and straightforward letterforms. The construction prioritizes clarity and consistency, aiming for a modern sans look that remains approachable while projecting confidence in display contexts.
Numerals appear robust and highly legible, with simple, geometric construction that matches the letterforms. Diacritics and punctuation shown in the sample maintain the same heavy color and straightforward shapes, helping the font stay cohesive in dense, multi-line settings.