Sans Normal Ibgab 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, friendly, casual, airy, contemporary, approachable, friendly emphasis, casual readability, modern softness, clean italics, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, open counters, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with gently rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay even with soft, slightly tapered terminals and minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a clean, flowing rhythm. Uppercase forms are simple and open, while lowercase characters lean more calligraphic in their construction, with single-storey shapes (notably the a) and generous apertures that keep counters clear. Numerals follow the same rounded, streamlined logic, with elliptical bowls and unobtrusive joins that maintain an even texture in text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a warm, informal voice is desired, such as UI labels, app onboarding, lifestyle branding, and packaging. It can also work for headlines and pull quotes where a gentle, flowing italic texture adds motion without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, pairing a modern simplicity with a handwritten-like ease. Its soft curves and steady rhythm read as friendly rather than formal, making it feel conversational and unobtrusive in longer phrases.
The design appears intended to offer an easy-reading italic sans that feels human and approachable, combining simple geometric structure with softly drawn details. It aims to provide a casual emphasis style that remains clean and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a cohesive forward slant that supports continuous reading. Curved joins and rounded bowls dominate the silhouette, while diagonals (such as in v, w, x, y) stay smooth and springy, reinforcing the font’s light, easygoing texture.