Sans Normal Kibub 18 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' by Dharma Type, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Bartosh' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, modern, clean, dynamic, neutral, efficient, emphasis, legibility, versatility, modernization, clarity, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, generous spacing.
A clean oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and largely monolinear strokes. The proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height and open counters, helping shapes stay clear even in smaller text. Terminals are mostly straight-cut but softened by subtle rounding, and the overall rhythm is even, with comfortable spacing and a slightly forward-leaning, energetic stance.
Well-suited to UI labels, product copy, dashboards, and general-purpose interfaces where clarity and a contemporary voice are needed. It also works for editorial subheads, presentation typography, and brand systems that want a clean italic/oblique emphasis without becoming ornamental.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a subtle sense of motion from the oblique slant. It reads as professional and contemporary rather than expressive or decorative, lending a practical, polished feel suitable for everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique companion for modern sans typography—prioritizing legibility, neutral character, and consistent rhythm while adding a forward-leaning emphasis for hierarchy and highlight.
Round letters like O/C/G and the numerals show smooth, continuous curves, while diagonals in forms such as A/V/W/X keep a crisp, engineered feel. Descenders on letters like g, j, p, q are clean and unobtrusive, supporting steady line texture in paragraph settings.