Sans Normal Gukum 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, airy, informal, clean, approachability, compactness, clarity, personality, rounded, monoline, open, soft, bouncy.
A monoline sans with rounded terminals and gently softened corners, giving strokes a hand-drawn neatness without looking rough. Proportions are condensed and vertically oriented, with compact bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear. Curves are built from simple, smooth arcs and near-circular forms, while straight stems remain steady and even, creating a consistent rhythm across text. The overall texture is light and uncluttered, with slightly quirky details in a few joins and diagonals that add personality without breaking readability.
It performs well in brand identities and packaging that aim for an upbeat, approachable voice, as well as posters, headlines, and short blocks of copy where its narrow proportions help fit more text into limited space. It also suits social media graphics, UI labels, and educational or kid-friendly materials where a clean but informal tone is beneficial.
The font feels friendly and approachable, with a playful, slightly whimsical tone. Its narrow, rounded construction reads as casual and contemporary—more “human” than strictly geometric—making it well suited to warm, everyday communication.
The design appears intended to offer a clean sans foundation with softened, personable shapes—balancing straightforward legibility with a lightly whimsical, handcrafted feel for contemporary display and short-text use.
Capital forms stay simple and legible with minimal ornamentation, and numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic for a cohesive set. Spacing appears comfortable in running text, producing a tidy, airy color that works best when you want clarity plus a hint of character.