Sans Normal Gibar 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, ui text, packaging, posters, airy, friendly, modern, casual, minimal, approachability, readability, contemporary, simplicity, monoline, rounded, open counters, soft terminals, humanist.
A delicate monoline sans with a steady, slightly right-leaning rhythm and generously rounded bowls. Curves are smooth and continuous, with soft, gently tapered terminals rather than sharp cuts, giving letters an approachable finish. Proportions feel balanced and open: counters are roomy, apertures stay clear, and uppercase forms read cleanly without feeling rigid. Numerals echo the same light, rounded construction, with simple, unobtrusive shapes that keep the overall texture even in running text.
Works well for brand identities and lifestyle packaging where a light, approachable voice is needed. The open shapes and even texture also make it suitable for short-to-medium editorial passages, captions, and interface copy in contexts where a gentle, contemporary tone is desired. At larger sizes it can deliver clean, modern headlines with a subtle human feel.
The overall tone is light, relaxed, and friendly, with a contemporary simplicity that avoids both strict geometric severity and overt calligraphic expressiveness. It feels informal but tidy—suited to designs that want warmth and clarity without visual weight.
Likely designed as a modern, approachable sans that prioritizes smooth curves, open readability, and a calm typographic color. The consistent slant and softened terminals suggest an emphasis on effortless flow in text while maintaining a minimalist, contemporary presence.
The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive flow in paragraphs. Round letters (like o/e/c) lead the texture, while straighter forms retain slight softness at joins and ends, keeping the color even and preventing the design from looking brittle at display sizes.