Sans Normal Ihban 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riveruta' by Andfonts, 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Gravita' by TipoType, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Antipasto Pro' and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, ui, posters, headlines, friendly, playful, modern, approachable, casual, approachability, simplicity, legibility, modernity, softness, rounded, soft terminals, geometric, clean, airy.
This sans serif has a soft, rounded construction with largely uniform stroke thickness and generously curved joins. Terminals are consistently rounded, giving counters and bowls a smooth, pill-like finish. The proportions feel open and readable, with simple, geometric forms in letters like O, C, and G, and a single-storey a and g that reinforce the informal, contemporary tone. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, with ample interior space and gentle curves that keep the rhythm even across text.
It suits brand identities that want to feel approachable and contemporary, as well as packaging and editorial headlines where a rounded, upbeat tone is helpful. The clear shapes and open counters also make it a solid choice for UI labels, wayfinding-style short text, and social graphics that need friendly legibility.
The overall voice is warm and lighthearted, leaning toward a friendly, everyday modernity rather than a formal or technical feel. Its rounded finishing and simplified lowercase shapes create an inviting, kid-friendly energy while still reading cleanly in continuous text.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans serif with softened geometry, prioritizing approachability and visual smoothness. By pairing simple, circular skeletons with rounded terminals and uncomplicated lowercase forms, it aims for versatile readability with a distinctly cheerful personality.
Curves dominate the design, and the softened corners reduce visual sharpness even in angular letters like K, V, W, and X. The Q’s tail and the compact, rounded punctuation contribute to a cohesive, bubbly texture that stays consistent from caps through numerals.