Sans Normal Ilbov 17 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Core Sans G' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, and 'Futura Round SB' and 'Futura Round SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, soft, approachability, impact, playfulness, simplicity, rounded, bubbly, cartoonish, smooth, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generous corner radii throughout. The shapes lean on circular bowls and softened terminals, producing a compact, cushioned silhouette with minimal contrast. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins are blunted rather than sharp, giving diagonals and intersections a pill-like, molded feel. Numerals and capitals share the same broad, rounded construction for a consistent, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, branding, packaging, and promotional graphics where a friendly, high-visibility look is desired. It works especially well for children’s products, casual food and beverage labels, event titles, and short callouts that benefit from a soft, punchy voice.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly whimsical. Its inflated, soft-edged forms suggest a casual, kid-friendly personality that reads as cheerful rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact while staying approachable, using rounded geometry and uniform stroke weight to create a playful, contemporary display sans.
At larger sizes the round geometry and tight counters create strong black shapes with a rhythmic, poster-like presence. In longer passages, the density and softened details can feel bold and cozy, favoring display settings over fine-detail reading.