Sans Normal Ikguk 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans', 'Artegra Soft', 'Dexa Pro', 'Dexa Round', and 'Habanera' by Artegra and 'Puck' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, kids media, playful, friendly, bubbly, casual, approachable, approachability, high impact, playfulness, simple geometry, rounded, soft, chunky, smooth, monolinear.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and generously curved joins that keep corners from ever feeling sharp. Strokes are largely monolinear, producing an even, solid color in text, while bowls and counters lean toward circular and oval construction. Proportions are roomy with broad letterforms and open apertures, and the rhythm is steady thanks to consistent stroke endings and simplified shapes. Lowercase forms read cleanly with straightforward constructions (single-storey a and g), and numerals are similarly rounded and robust.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, short phrases, packaging, and brand marks where its rounded mass and friendly personality can carry the message. It also works well for playful editorial callouts, event posters, and children’s or family-oriented communications that benefit from a soft, approachable voice.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a toy-like softness that feels welcoming rather than technical. Its chunky curves and smooth finishes suggest informality and a lighthearted, contemporary friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, welcoming sans that stays highly legible while projecting a playful, rounded character. Its simplified geometry and smooth terminals prioritize a friendly silhouette and strong impact for modern, casual display typography.
At larger sizes the roundness and thick strokes give strong presence and clear silhouette; in longer text the dense weight creates a confident, poster-like texture. The design favors simplicity over sharp detail, emphasizing softness and legibility through open counters and rounded terminals.