Sans Normal Ihkef 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '210 Gulim' by Design210, Korean Fonts; 'Menco' by Kvant; 'Ruggles' by Matteson Typographics; and 'MC Qiluant' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, youthful, friendliness, simplicity, approachability, display impact, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, informal.
A rounded, heavy-stroke sans with soft terminals and consistently smooth curves. The letterforms lean on circular and oval geometry, with generous counters and simplified construction that keeps details minimal and sturdy. Proportions are compact and slightly wide in feel, with ample interior space in forms like O, D, and P, and a generally even rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Numbers match the same rounded logic, with clear, uncomplicated silhouettes and smooth joins.
Well suited to short-to-medium headline settings where a friendly, rounded voice is desired—such as posters, packaging, café or snack branding, kids-oriented materials, and cheerful social graphics. It can also work for UI labels or signage when a soft, approachable tone is preferred over strict neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a hand-friendly, cartoon-adjacent softness that reads as inviting rather than formal. Its rounded shapes and chunky presence give it a cheerful, easygoing voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
Designed to deliver a simple, rounded sans voice with strong presence and minimal complexity, prioritizing friendliness and clarity over precision or formality. The consistent curves and softened terminals suggest an intention to feel modern, accessible, and broadly usable in upbeat display contexts.
Lowercase forms maintain a simple, single-storey feel where applicable, contributing to a clean, contemporary informality. The font’s strong stroke presence and open counters help it stay legible at medium sizes, while the softened corners keep the texture from feeling harsh or industrial.