Sans Normal Ihben 18 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, children’s media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, soft, friendliness, playfulness, approachability, display impact, simplicity, rounded, bubbly, chunky, smooth, informal.
A rounded sans with heavy, even-weight strokes and generously softened terminals throughout. Curves dominate the construction, with circular bowls and wide radiused corners that keep joins smooth and non-angular. Proportions are open and roomy with a relatively large x-height feel, short ascenders/descenders, and simplified, sturdy letter shapes that maintain consistent color in text. The numerals echo the same soft geometry, with broad forms and clear counters.
Well suited to branding and packaging where an inviting, upbeat voice is needed, as well as headlines, posters, and social graphics that benefit from bold, rounded shapes. It can also work for children’s products and educational materials where friendliness and quick recognition matter more than a formal typographic tone.
The overall tone is cheerful and welcoming, with a kid-friendly, handmade-adjacent warmth while still reading as clean and controlled. Its soft corners and plump rhythm communicate ease and approachability rather than formality or technical precision.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, friendly rounded sans that stays highly legible while projecting a playful, informal character. Its simplified geometry and soft terminals suggest an emphasis on warmth, clarity, and strong display presence.
Several letters show deliberately simplified, rounded construction (notably in diagonals and shoulders), giving the face a distinctive bubbly personality. The consistent stroke and softened joins create a strong silhouette at larger sizes and a stable, dark texture when set in paragraphs.