Sans Normal Tabab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, packaging, luxury, classic, dramatic, elevate tone, add contrast, editorial impact, premium branding, high contrast, hairline serifs, didone-like, vertical stress, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast typeface with razor-thin hairlines and strong vertical stems, producing a crisp, refined rhythm on the page. Curves are smooth and taut, with a generally vertical stress and sharp joins that emphasize elegance over softness. Serifs are minimal and delicate, often reading as fine hairline brackets or clean slab-like flicks depending on the stroke, and terminals are precise and clean. Proportions lean slightly tall and poised, with open counters and a controlled, formal spacing that helps the extreme contrast stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and brand marks where the high contrast can shine. It fits fashion and beauty identities, premium packaging, and magazine-style layouts, and it can work for short text passages when set large with comfortable leading and careful color management.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a runway-level sophistication that feels premium and intentional. Its dramatic contrast and restrained detailing suggest luxury packaging, magazine typography, and high-end branding where refinement is the message.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on high-contrast elegance: striking vertical emphasis, refined hairlines, and a controlled, upscale presence for display-led typography.
In the sample text, the font creates strong word-shape contrast through thick/thin transitions and tall capitals, giving headlines a confident, statuesque presence. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and hairline details that read best when given enough size and breathing room.