Sans Normal Iddek 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, brand accents, packaging, headlines, posters, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, lively, friendly voice, casual emphasis, modern simplicity, readable italic, rounded, humanist, monoline, open apertures, soft terminals.
A rounded, monoline italic sans with softly tapered stroke endings and gentle curves throughout. The capitals are simple and open, with a slightly humanist, hand-drawn rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Lowercase forms are smooth and compact with a single-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and generally open apertures that keep counters clear. The slant is consistent across letters and numerals, and overall spacing feels even, with subtle width variation from glyph to glyph that adds a natural flow in text.
It suits short-to-medium text where a warm, informal voice is desired—such as app UI labels, onboarding screens, lifestyle packaging, social graphics, and headline or subhead treatments. The open forms and steady stroke weight help it remain clear at moderate sizes, while the italic slant adds emphasis without requiring a separate display style.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, conversational tone. Its italic movement and softened shapes give it an energetic, personable feel that leans more toward approachable UI and lifestyle branding than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing italic companion for modern sans typography—prioritizing smooth readability, rounded friendliness, and a subtle handwritten cadence while staying clean and contemporary.
Distinctive details include the curved, soft-shouldered “r,” the open, rounded “e,” and numerals that keep the same smooth, slightly handwritten logic as the letters. Round characters (C, O, Q, 0) are clean and airy, while diagonals (v, w, x, y) stay soft rather than sharp, reinforcing the overall warmth.