Sans Normal Ibmiv 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, captions, short copy, packaging, brand accents, casual, friendly, airy, modern, approachability, informality, soft emphasis, clean readability, slanted, rounded, monoline, open, clean.
A slanted monoline sans with rounded terminals and soft curves throughout. Strokes maintain an even texture with minimal contrast, and the shapes favor open apertures and simplified construction. Capitals are compact and slightly condensed, while lowercase forms stay clear and uncluttered, producing a smooth, continuous rhythm in words. Figures follow the same gentle geometry, with simple, readable forms and consistent stroke endings.
Works well for compact UI labels, captions, and short paragraphs where a friendly, unobtrusive voice is desired. It can also support packaging, lifestyle branding, and secondary typography where a softer, more conversational sans tone helps differentiate from neutral system faces.
The overall tone is relaxed and approachable, closer to an easy handwritten note than a formal text face. Its steady slant and rounded details give it a warm, contemporary feel that reads as informal without becoming playful or decorative. The light footprint and open forms keep it calm and unobtrusive in longer passages.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing italic sans option that stays simple and legible while adding gentle motion. Its consistent monoline construction and rounded finishing suggest a focus on clarity and approachability rather than formal typographic emphasis.
The italic angle is prominent and consistent across letters and numbers, helping create forward motion in lines of text. Curved joins and rounded corners reduce sharpness, and the design avoids quirky gestures, aiming for an even, understated personality.