Sans Normal Irbu 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, bubbly, playful display, soft impact, retro charm, friendly branding, rounded, soft, puffy, cartoonish, ink-trap.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, soft contours and broadly proportioned letterforms. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast feel while corners are fully blunted into bulbous terminals, producing a dense, cushiony silhouette. Counters are generally small and circular, with occasional teardrop-like cut-ins that read like subtle ink-trap notches in joins and tight apertures. The overall rhythm is compact and bouncy, with simplified geometry and a slightly irregular, hand-shaped flavor that keeps forms lively rather than mechanical.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, display copy, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, chunky presence is desired. It also works well for playful editorial accents and children-focused or entertainment-oriented graphics when set at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning into a retro, cartoon-like warmth. Its puffy shapes and tight counters give it a bold, attention-grabbing personality that feels fun, informal, and a bit whimsical, especially in larger settings.
The font appears designed to maximize friendliness and visual impact through inflated forms, rounded terminals, and tight, punchy counters. Its shapes prioritize personality and immediacy over neutrality, aiming for a bold display voice that reads as fun and approachable in branding and promotional contexts.
The design relies on strong mass and pronounced rounding, so interior openings can close up quickly as size decreases. Curved letters and numerals carry most of the character, with a consistent emphasis on soft joins and rounded terminals that reinforces a cohesive, toy-like texture across the set.