Sans Normal Ibbab 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, editorial captions, branding, social graphics, posters, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, airy, warm modernity, conversational tone, readable italic, rounded, monoline, humanist, soft terminals, open counters.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded construction and gently softened terminals. Curves are smooth and circular, with open apertures and generous inner counters that keep letters clear even at smaller sizes. Strokes stay even throughout, while proportions feel subtly humanist: bowls are roomy, joins are calm, and diagonals and curves carry a consistent forward rhythm. Uppercase forms are clean and simple, while lowercase shows a more informal, handwritten-leaning flow, especially in the single-storey shapes and the relaxed treatment of descenders.
It suits UI labels, short editorial copy, captions, and informal branding where a modern sans is desired but a warmer, more personal feel is appropriate. The open forms and steady rhythm also make it a good fit for social graphics and lightweight display settings where clarity and friendliness matter.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, with a light, breezy presence that reads as modern and unpretentious. The italic slant adds motion and warmth, giving text a lively, personable voice rather than a strictly technical one.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans foundation with a softer, more approachable character, using rounded forms and an italic posture to add energy without sacrificing readability.
The numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic, pairing smoothly with the letters for continuous text. Spacing appears comfortable and uncluttered, emphasizing legibility and an easy reading cadence over rigid geometric precision.