Sans Normal Igbuv 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to '210 Gulim' by Design210, Korean Fonts; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; and 'Ainslie Sans' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, casual display, youthful tone, cheerful branding, rounded, chunky, soft, informal, quirky.
A rounded, heavy-stroked sans with soft terminals and subtly irregular, hand-drawn geometry. Curves dominate the construction, with swollen bowls and gently flattened joins that create a buoyant rhythm. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height and generous counters for the weight, keeping forms open despite the thickness. Stroke endings are consistently blunted and smooth, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, sketch-like consistency rather than rigid typographic uniformity.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in friendly contexts such as children’s materials, casual branding, packaging, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It performs especially well in headlines and callouts where the rounded weight and informal rhythm can carry personality without needing fine detail.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its slightly wobbly, marker-like feel reads as personable and handmade rather than corporate or technical, making text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, hand-rendered sans voice with rounded, softened shapes and an intentionally casual rhythm. It emphasizes friendliness and readability at display sizes while maintaining open counters and simple silhouettes.
Uppercase forms stay simple and rounded, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied widths and soft asymmetries. Numerals are similarly bulbous and friendly, prioritizing charm over strict lining precision.