Sans Normal Igbab 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans B', 'Core Sans BR', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, ui labels, headlines, posters, friendly, playful, approachable, soft, modern, soften modernism, approachability, clarity, brand warmth, screen friendliness, rounded, monoline, blunt terminals, geometric, compact.
This typeface is a rounded, monoline sans with smooth circular bowls and softened joins throughout. Strokes maintain an even weight and finish in blunt, fully rounded terminals, giving letters a cushioned silhouette. Proportions feel compact with relatively short extenders, and the overall rhythm is steady and open at text sizes. Uppercase forms are clean and geometric, while lowercase shapes stay simple and sturdy, with single-storey constructions where shown and broadly circular counters.
It works well for brand identities, packaging, and promotional headlines that benefit from a friendly, rounded texture. The consistent stroke and open shapes also suit UI labels, wayfinding at moderate sizes, and short blocks of copy where a warm, approachable tone is desired.
The rounded construction and soft terminals create a warm, welcoming tone that reads as contemporary and informal. Its steady weight and uncomplicated shapes give it a reassuring, friendly voice rather than a technical or formal one.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary sans that feels softer and more personable through rounded terminals and circular geometry. It prioritizes visual friendliness and even typographic color over sharp precision or formal rigidity.
Round punctuation and dots (such as i/j) and the broadly circular numerals reinforce a cohesive, bubble-like texture in paragraphs. Diagonals (like V/W/X/Y) are softened rather than sharp, helping maintain an even, gentle color across mixed-case text.