Sans Normal Apbut 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apta' and 'Apta Variable' by Colophon Foundry, 'Ekster' and 'Ekster Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'TT Chocolates' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, editorial, signage, modern, friendly, clean, neutral, geometric, versatility, clarity, modernity, approachability, rounded, minimal, open forms, even rhythm, crisp.
A clean sans with a geometric backbone and softly rounded joins. Strokes are even and monolinear, with smooth circular bowls (notably in O/o and e) and a generally open, legible construction. Terminals are mostly straight and neatly finished, while curves stay consistent and symmetrical; counters are generous, supporting clarity in text. Overall spacing and proportions feel balanced and calm, with a straightforward, contemporary rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to interfaces and product UI where clarity and a neutral tone matter, as well as branding systems that want a contemporary, friendly sans. It also performs nicely in headlines and short editorial passages thanks to its open counters and consistent curves, and it can scale to signage and wayfinding where quick recognition is important.
The font projects a modern, approachable tone—professional without feeling clinical. Its rounded geometry and steady rhythm give it a friendly, everyday neutrality that fits a wide range of brand and interface voices.
The design appears intended as a versatile geometric sans for general-purpose use, prioritizing consistent construction, straightforward legibility, and a modern, approachable character that works equally well in text and display settings.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, constructed shapes (clean C/G and a broad, circular O), while lowercase maintains the same smooth geometry with a clear two-storey-style structure for letters like a and a single-storey feel in others such as g. Numerals follow the same monoline logic and read clearly at display sizes, with rounded curves and restrained detailing.