Sans Normal Taner 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, refined, classic, quirky, editorial voice, compact display, stylized elegance, distinctive texture, high-waisted, calligraphic, flared stems, spiky terminals, open counters.
A condensed, high-waisted sans with a distinctly calligraphic skeleton and brisk, tapered stroke endings. Many strokes finish in sharp, triangular or wedge-like terminals, creating a crisp rhythm and a slightly spiky texture in running text. Curves are clean and controlled, with open, airy counters in letters like C, G, and e, while verticals often feel straighter and more prominent. Overall spacing reads lean and compact, with a lively mix of rounded bowls and pointed joins that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short editorial passages where its compact width and crisp terminals can add character without overwhelming the page. It can work well for book covers, magazine styling, posters, and brand marks that want an elegant but slightly unconventional voice. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at generous sizes and leading due to its tall proportions and small x-height.
The tone feels refined and literary, like a modern take on classical letterforms, but with a witty edge from the pointed terminals and slightly idiosyncratic curves. It can read elegant and poised at display sizes, while the narrow proportions give it a brisk, fashion-forward energy.
The design appears intended to blend modern sans simplicity with a calligraphic, chiseled finish—delivering a compact display face that feels cultured and distinctive rather than neutral. Its narrow stance and pointed detailing suggest a focus on impactful editorial typography where personality and vertical elegance are priorities.
Uppercase forms show strong vertical emphasis and simplified geometry, while lowercase introduces more personality through distinctive terminals and a small x-height that increases the sense of verticality. Numerals appear similarly compact, with clear silhouettes and a consistent tapering logic across straight and curved strokes.