Sans Normal Irba 15 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chella' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers/merch, playful, friendly, retro, cartoon, attention, approachability, nostalgia, humor, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blobby contours and soft terminals throughout. Strokes are thick and even-feeling, with subtly irregular curves that create a hand-cut, rubbery silhouette rather than a rigid geometric construction. Counters are relatively small and often asymmetrical, and joins (notably in M, N, W, and k) form smooth, bulging shoulders. The overall rhythm is wide and open, with large bowls and generous letter widths that emphasize mass and softness over precision.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding where the bold, rounded shapes can carry personality. It also works well for kids-oriented materials, stickers/merch, and event graphics, but will feel heavy and dense in long text or at small sizes due to tight counters and substantial ink coverage.
The typeface reads as upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, cartoon-like warmth. Its bouncy shapes and plush weight give it a playful voice that feels casual, kid-friendly, and attention-grabbing rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a soft, humorous display voice with strong shelf impact. By prioritizing rounded mass, simplified details, and slightly quirky curvature, it aims to feel friendly and memorable in branding and titling contexts.
Round punctuation and dots (as on i and j) appear as sturdy, circular blobs that match the overall softness. Numerals follow the same puffy logic, with simplified forms and strong silhouettes that favor display clarity at larger sizes.