Sans Normal Ifgum 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apercu' by Colophon Foundry; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive; 'Core Sans E', 'Core Sans ES', and 'Core Sans R' by S-Core; 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya; 'Giuconda' by Sealoung; and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, approachable, retro, casual, approachability, high impact, informality, cheerful tone, rounded, soft terminals, slanted, compact bowls, open apertures.
A rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and heavy, smooth strokes. Curves are generously softened and terminals are blunt and rounded, giving counters a compact, cushioned feel. The design favors simple geometric construction with open apertures and slightly irregular, humanized rhythm, which keeps lines from feeling rigid. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters in weight and color.
Well-suited for cheerful branding, packaging, and promotional headlines where a friendly voice is desired. It performs strongly in posters, signage, and social graphics thanks to its bold presence and rounded clarity. In longer passages it remains readable, but its energetic slant and dense texture make it most effective for short-to-medium display copy.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and upbeat, with a lightly retro, comic-adjacent friendliness. Its slanted stance adds motion and energy, while the rounded shapes keep it non-threatening and easygoing. The result feels conversational and inviting rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern rounded sans with an energetic slant—combining strong visual impact with an approachable personality. Its softened geometry suggests an emphasis on friendliness and visibility in casual, consumer-facing contexts.
Stroke joins and curves read especially smooth at display sizes, producing a dense, even texture that holds up in short text. The italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis without becoming a script, keeping forms clearly sans and highly legible.