Sans Normal Ikbof 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Core Sans C' and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core, and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, modern, approachable, soft, soften tone, display impact, brand friendliness, modern simplicity, rounded, chunky, bubbly, geometric, monoline.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened terminals throughout. Counters are broad and open, and most forms lean on circular and pill-shaped geometry, giving the alphabet a consistent, inflated silhouette. Joins are clean and simplified, with compact curves and minimal detail; diagonals (like in V, W, X, Y) are thick and stable, and the overall spacing reads even and sturdy in text.
Best suited to display typography where its chunky, rounded shapes can be appreciated—headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and short UI callouts. It can work for signage and playful editorial titling where a friendly, contemporary voice is needed, but its visual mass is likely to feel dense in long-form text.
The overall tone is warm and cheerful, with a toy-like softness that feels casual and welcoming. Its rounded construction gives it a contemporary, upbeat personality that reads as non-threatening and accessible rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact sans with softened geometry, combining sturdy readability with a playful, approachable feel. It prioritizes consistent rounded construction and simplified letterforms to create a cohesive, modern display presence.
Distinctive rounded terminals and wide inner counters help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the strong weight produces high impact in headlines. Numerals match the same soft, geometric logic, with curved 2/3 and a rounded, friendly 4 and 7 that avoid sharp corners.