Sans Normal Valiw 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, quotes, typewriter, handmade, playful, retro, casual, add texture, evoke print, soften tone, introduce character, signal nostalgia, monoline, rounded, irregular texture, soft terminals, humanist feel.
A rounded, monoline sans with soft, circular bowls and gently squared-off terminals. Strokes carry a deliberate irregularity: many verticals and curves show small breaks or ink-like scuffs that create a lightly distressed, segmented rhythm. Proportions are open and readable, with roomy counters and straightforward construction; curves dominate with minimal angularity, and joins remain simple and uncluttered. Numerals and punctuation follow the same softened geometry, keeping a consistent, lightly worn texture across the set.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where texture is allowed to show—posters, packaging, labels, and brand accents that want a friendly, slightly vintage voice. It can also work for pull quotes or UI moments that benefit from warmth, provided sizes are large enough for the distressed details to remain intentional rather than noisy.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and handmade, like a lightly weathered imprint rather than a pristine digital sans. Its friendly rounded shapes keep it approachable, while the subtle distress adds character and a touch of nostalgia. The result is informal and expressive without becoming loud or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, rounded sans foundation with an added worn/printed artifact, evoking a casual typewriter or stamped feel. It prioritizes approachability and character over strict geometric perfection, aiming for an authentic, lightly imperfect texture while keeping letterforms familiar and legible.
The distressed effect is most apparent along straight stems and at key curve transitions, producing a dotted or chipped edge that reads clearly at display sizes. Spacing appears even and calm in text, supporting continuous reading while still showing the texture as a stylistic feature.