Sans Normal Perey 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, hand-cut, quirky, bold, comic, handmade feel, playful display, attention grab, diy texture, chunky, irregular, wobbly, faceted, blobby.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky strokes and softly faceted curves that feel hand-cut rather than mathematically smooth. Corners and terminals are uneven and slightly angled, and many bowls (like O, Q, o, e, 8, 9) show irregular inner counters that add a rough-hewn texture. The alphabet mixes rounded and blocky geometry, with simplified construction in letters like E/F/T and more organic, wobbly curvature in C/G/S. Spacing and widths vary noticeably, producing a lively rhythm in words while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, event flyers, playful branding, packaging, and kid-oriented or comic-style graphics where personality matters more than typographic neutrality. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes), but the rough rhythm and heavy weight make it less ideal for dense body copy.
The overall tone is mischievous and informal, with a DIY, cut-paper personality that reads as friendly and a bit chaotic. Its strong silhouette and uneven edges give it a handmade, cartoon-like energy suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly impact with a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted texture. By keeping forms simple and thick while introducing irregular edges and counters, it aims to feel approachable, energetic, and distinctly non-corporate.
Capitals are especially stout with broad proportions, while lowercase forms keep the same weight and irregularity for a consistent texture in longer lines. Numerals are bold and characterful, with distinctive, uneven counters that make them feel decorative rather than utilitarian.