Sans Normal Ibmum 14 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, casual, approachable, playful, contemporary, approachability, warmth, informality, motion, readability, rounded, monoline, humanist, soft terminals, open counters.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded construction and softly finished terminals. The strokes keep an even color, with gentle curves and slightly tapered joins that create a hand-drawn, humanist rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and airy, and many forms lean toward circular/elliptical bowls, giving the alphabet a smooth, flowing texture in words. Figures share the same rounded, informal logic, with clear shapes and uncomplicated detail.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that benefits from a warm, approachable voice, as well as posters, headlines, and social media graphics where a lively slanted sans can add momentum. It can also work for short-to-medium text in UI or editorial sidebars when a friendly, informal tone is desired.
The overall tone feels friendly and conversational, like neat handwriting translated into a clean sans. Its rounded forms and steady forward slant add warmth and motion, making text feel informal, personable, and lightly playful without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans foundation with the ease and charm of handwriting: rounded forms, soft terminals, and a consistent forward slant that adds energy while staying readable.
Spacing reads moderately loose in the specimen, which helps maintain clarity at text sizes and reinforces the relaxed cadence. The design maintains consistent curvature across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, supporting a cohesive voice in mixed-case settings.