Sans Normal Relak 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream, 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Dialog' by Linotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, and 'Organic Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, signage, ui labels, friendly, modern, approachable, confident, clean, approachability, clarity, modern branding, everyday usability, rounded, soft, chunky, open apertures, compact.
A rounded, geometric-leaning sans with substantial stroke thickness and softly blunted terminals. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, producing round counters and a steady, low-contrast texture across lines of text. Proportions skew slightly wide in many letters, with open apertures and simple, unembellished construction; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” that reinforce the streamlined, contemporary feel. Spacing appears even and supportive of continuous reading, with clear internal whitespace in forms like e, o, and s.
Well-suited to brand identities, headlines, packaging, and signage where a friendly, modern presence is desired. It should also work effectively for UI labels and short-to-medium text blocks, especially when clarity and a warm tone are priorities.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a calm, approachable warmth created by the rounded endings and clean geometry. It reads as confident and straightforward rather than formal, giving copy a welcoming, brand-forward voice.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, highly legible sans with softened geometry—balancing clean, simple forms with rounded terminals to feel approachable in both marketing and interface contexts.
In display sizes the rounded joins and broad curves become especially prominent, lending a soft, tactile character. The numerals follow the same smooth, simplified construction, keeping the overall rhythm consistent between text and data.