Sans Normal Ihbon 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, children’s, social media, friendly, playful, casual, rounded, approachable, approachability, playfulness, clarity, informality, impact, soft terminals, blunt joins, open counters, loose spacing, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Forms lean toward circular and oval construction, with open counters and simplified joins that keep shapes clear at smaller sizes. The caps are broad and steady, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable structure; bowls and shoulders are consistently inflated, giving the face an overall puffy silhouette. Numerals match the same soft geometry, with single-storey style cues and rounded endpoints that maintain a uniform rhythm across text.
Well-suited to playful branding, packaging, and display typography where a friendly, rounded voice is desired. It also works for posters, app or game UI headings, and children’s or education-adjacent materials, especially when set with ample line spacing to balance its dense color.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, hand-drawn impression despite its consistent stroke weight. Its rounded geometry reads as kid-friendly and lighthearted, lending an easygoing character to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans voice using inflated round forms and soft terminals, balancing strong impact with an inviting, casual feel. Its consistent stroke and simplified construction suggest a focus on clarity and personality in everyday display and short-text settings.
Distinctive details include a single-storey “a” and “g,” rounded, bulb-like terminals, and simple, open shapes for letters like “e” and “s” that prioritize friendliness over sharp precision. The texture in paragraphs remains even and dark, producing a strong presence while preserving legibility through open apertures.