Sans Normal Ipgeb 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Altivo' by Kostic, 'Manifestor' by Stawix, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, cartoonish, attention grab, friendly branding, retro fun, display impact, rounded, soft, blobby, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and compact, softly inflated shapes. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and generously rounded terminals that create a slightly “blobby” silhouette. Counters are small but open enough to stay legible at display sizes, while the letterforms show subtle, irregular curvature that feels hand-cut rather than strictly geometric. Overall spacing reads roomy for a display face, with broad capitals and sturdy, simplified joins.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, branding lockups, packaging, social graphics, and playful merchandising. It can work well for kids-oriented media or retro-themed campaigns where a bold, friendly display voice is needed, and it’s most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is upbeat and informal, leaning toward a retro cartoon and snack-packaging energy. Its soft corners and buoyant rhythm feel friendly and approachable, while the weight and slant add momentum and a sense of bold, attention-grabbing fun.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, approachable personality. By combining a heavy build with rounded geometry and a lively slant, it aims to read as energetic and fun while remaining clear enough for prominent display settings.
The slanted construction and rounded endings create a lively forward motion, and the simplified forms keep the texture strong in headlines. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded language, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready voice.