Sans Normal Kikom 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, branding, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, playful, warm, human touch, approachability, informal display, crafted feel, rounded, soft terminals, lively, informal, textured.
This font presents a gently irregular, hand-drawn look with rounded forms and subtly wavy strokes. Curves dominate the construction, with softened corners and terminals that feel brushed rather than mechanically cut, giving letters a slightly organic edge. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with open bowls and clear counters; stroke endings often taper or swell just a bit, creating a lively rhythm across words. Numerals and capitals keep the same approachable, slightly uneven texture, helping the set feel cohesive in continuous text.
It works well for packaging, café-style menus, posters, and brand marks that want an approachable, human character. The font is also well suited to children’s or hobby-focused materials where warmth and friendliness matter, and it can serve as a distinctive display face for short editorial headlines or pull quotes.
The overall tone is personable and informal, leaning toward a friendly, conversational voice rather than a strict, corporate one. Its subtle wobble and softened shapes add charm and approachability, suggesting handmade signage or casual editorial styling.
The design appears intended to blend clean, rounded sans proportions with a hand-rendered texture, delivering readability with a crafted, personal feel. It aims to provide an informal alternative to neutral sans fonts while staying consistent enough for repeated use in branding and display text.
In longer passages the texture becomes more apparent, producing a pleasant, animated color on the page. The italic-like liveliness comes from stroke behavior and curvature rather than an actual slant, so it maintains an upright stance while still feeling dynamic.