Sans Normal Pebos 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'El Grosa' by Fateh.Lab, 'FF Autotrace' by FontFont, 'Arial' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' and 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, chunky, friendly, quirky, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, informal branding, rounded, soft corners, irregular, blobby, inked.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and subtly irregular contours that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically geometric. Strokes are broadly even with gently swelling curves and occasional angular nicks, producing an organic, cut-paper/inked look. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and joins are thick and cushioned, giving letters a dense, blocky silhouette. Overall spacing reads sturdy and slightly loose, with a lively rhythm created by small variations in stroke edge and interior shapes.
Best suited for bold display applications such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts-themed designs, labels, and sticker-style graphics where a friendly, tactile feel is desirable.
The font projects a playful, homemade attitude—warm, a bit scrappy, and intentionally imperfect. Its chunky forms suggest craft, casual fun, and a lighthearted tone that suits youthful or whimsical messaging more than formal contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-grabbing sans with a deliberately handmade texture. Its softened geometry and irregular edges aim to balance strong impact with approachability, creating a casual display voice that feels human and crafted rather than polished and corporate.
Uppercase forms are simplified and poster-like, while lowercase maintains the same chunky texture with distinct, characterful details (single-storey-style simplicity and uneven bowls). Numerals follow the same soft, blunted construction, staying highly legible at display sizes. The silhouette-driven design holds up well in short headlines, but the dense counters and textured edges can become dark in longer text blocks at small sizes.