Sans Normal Onbab 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Legato' by FontFont, 'Mute' and 'Mute Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'Modal' by Schriftlabor, and 'Raldo RE' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, signage, friendly, modern, confident, pragmatic, approachable, impactful branding, clear readability, modern neutrality, friendly tone, rounded, geometric, clean, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with clean, geometric construction and broadly open counters. Curves are smooth and circular, while terminals and joins are crisp, creating a sturdy, even texture in text. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and compact, efficient forms, while capitals are wide and stable with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation.
This font performs best in display-oriented roles such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and short marketing lines where strong weight and rounded geometry help create immediate impact. It also suits UI labels and signage that benefit from sturdy, highly legible shapes at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is modern and friendly, with a confident, straightforward presence. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the dense color and simple shapes give it a pragmatic, no-nonsense feel suited to contemporary interfaces and branding.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, versatile rounded sans that balances geometric clarity with approachable softness. Its consistent weight and simplified letterforms suggest a focus on dependable readability and strong visual presence in modern graphic applications.
The numerals are large and clear with uniform weight, matching the alphabet’s robust rhythm. Round letters (C, O, Q) read especially smooth, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a solid, blocky stance that supports bold, attention-getting settings.