Sans Normal Ibkum 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, editorial, posters, social media, friendly, casual, approachable, lively, handwritten, approachability, casual tone, human touch, lively emphasis, rounded, open apertures, monoline, soft terminals, informal.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded geometry and gently irregular, handwriting-like stroke flow. Curves are built from smooth arcs and ovals, with soft terminals and open apertures that keep counters clear. Proportions feel relaxed rather than rigidly geometric, and the italics are integral to the construction—stems and joins lean consistently while maintaining even color across words. Uppercase forms are simple and rounded, while the lowercase introduces more humanist, single-storey shapes and slightly varied rhythms that read as drawn rather than engineered.
Well suited to brand identities that want a friendly voice, as well as packaging, headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial text where a casual italic texture is desirable. It also works well for posters and social media graphics that benefit from a personable, handwritten-adjacent sans without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an easygoing, conversational feel. Its steady slant and softened shapes suggest motion and friendliness, making it feel informal and modern without becoming playful to the point of novelty.
Likely intended to provide an approachable italic sans that bridges clean, rounded construction with the spontaneity of handwriting. The goal appears to be maintaining readability and consistency while injecting warmth, motion, and an informal tone into display and supporting text.
The numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten logic, with smooth curves and clear differentiation between forms. The design maintains a consistent texture in text despite small natural variations, which adds charm while staying legible.