Sans Rounded Tibu 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Linotte' by JCFonts, 'Cobbler' and 'Cobbler Sans' by Juri Zaech, and 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, friendly, bouncy, chunky, cheerful, approachability, playfulness, display impact, softness, charm, soft, blobby, rounded, bulky, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with swollen strokes and softly inflated contours. Curves dominate the construction, with rounded joins and terminals that feel cushiony rather than sharply cut. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, giving letters a dense, bubbly presence, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph for an informal rhythm. Capitals are broad and stable, lowercase forms stay simple and sturdy, and numerals share the same puffy geometry for a consistent, poster-ready color on the page.
Best suited for display use such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and attention-grabbing headlines where a friendly, soft impact is desired. It also works well for children’s content, casual signage, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a rounded, approachable voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, hand-molded feel that reads as fun rather than formal. Its exaggerated softness and chunky silhouettes create a friendly, humorous voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and visual impact through inflated, rounded forms and simple, sturdy letter construction. Its variable proportions and bouncy rhythm suggest a focus on character and warmth over strict typographic neutrality.
The design maintains strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes, where the rounded shapes and tight counters become part of the personality. In longer text, the dense internal spaces and heavy mass can make the texture feel compact, so generous spacing and line height help preserve readability.