Sans Normal Ikbip 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bilya Layered' by Cerri Antonio, 'Hando Soft' by Eko Bimantara, 'Fixga' by Formatype Foundry, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Atyp Kido' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, soft, approachable, cheerful, approachability, impact, clarity, modern warmth, youthful tone, rounded, blunt terminals, bubbly, chunky, smooth.
A heavy, rounded sans with generously curved strokes and consistently softened corners. Stems and bowls maintain an even stroke weight, with broad, open counters and a compact, stable footprint that reads clearly at display sizes. Terminals are blunt and smoothly finished, giving diagonals and joins a cushioned feel (notably in K, V, W, X, and Y). The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g and circular i/j dots that reinforce the overall round geometry; numerals follow the same rounded, highly legible construction.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, logos, packaging callouts, posters, and friendly wayfinding/signage where softness and clarity are priorities. It can also work for brief UI or social graphics when a rounded, personable voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, toy-like friendliness that feels welcoming rather than technical. Its soft geometry and substantial weight project confidence without harshness, making it feel cheerful and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable voice through rounded construction, simple letterforms, and even stroke weight. Its emphasis on soft terminals, open counters, and sturdy shapes suggests a focus on friendly display typography with reliable legibility.
A slightly expanded, roomy rhythm and wide internal spaces help prevent dark clumping in dense settings, while the rounded joins keep lines of text visually smooth. The ampersand is compact and curvy, matching the font’s simplified, rounded drawing style.