Sans Normal Ibmow 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, packaging, editorial, posters, friendly, casual, modern, airy, approachable, approachability, readability, modern warmth, informal tone, rounded, monoline, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
A rounded, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and softly tapered stroke endings. Curves are smooth and slightly elliptical, with open counters and generous spacing that keeps shapes from feeling cramped. Uppercase forms are clean and simple, while the lowercase shows more humanist movement—most notably in the single-storey a and g and the gently curved shoulders on letters like n and m. Numerals follow the same relaxed, rounded construction, with clear, open shapes and minimal angularity.
Well suited to friendly branding, packaging, and poster headlines where a personable voice is needed. It can also work for short-to-medium editorial text, captions, and UI labels thanks to its open forms and steady spacing, especially when set with comfortable line height.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing a contemporary simplicity with a handwritten ease. Its soft curves and steady slant give it a personable, conversational feel without tipping into decorative script.
Likely designed to provide a clean sans foundation with an italic-driven, human touch—combining simple geometric rounding with a more natural, conversational flow for contemporary communication.
The design favors clarity through open apertures and uncomplicated joins, creating an even rhythm across words. Slight variations in stroke direction and terminal shaping add liveliness, helping long passages feel less rigid while staying neatly controlled.