Sans Normal Ipgob 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Quiroh' by Hashtag Type, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, casual, retro, approachability, display impact, handmade feel, youthful tone, rounded, bubbly, soft, cartoonish, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and pillowy strokes that feel inflated rather than rigid. The letterforms are built from broad, blunted shapes with slightly uneven contours and subtly inconsistent stroke edges, giving a hand-cut or hand-inked texture. Counters are compact and openings tend to be small, while joins and terminals stay generously rounded. Overall spacing feels sturdy and forgiving, with a lively rhythm created by minor irregularities across glyphs.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and short bursts of copy where its bold, rounded shapes can dominate the page. It also fits playful branding, children’s materials, event graphics, and merchandise-style uses like stickers or labels.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable personality with a humorous, kid-friendly tone. Its soft, chunky forms read as warm and informal, leaning toward a retro cartoon or handmade sign vibe rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, approachable voice, using rounded geometry and slight irregularity to feel handmade and characterful. It prioritizes charm and visibility over text-setting neutrality, aiming for expressive display typography.
The density of the forms and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the interior shapes and small details (like dots and apertures) remain clear. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded, weighty construction, producing a consistent, poster-like presence.