Sans Normal Polek 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, chunky, casual, retro, approachability, display impact, playfulness, informality, retro charm, rounded, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and a slightly irregular, hand-made finish. Strokes are thick and uniform, with broad curves and compact counters that keep the silhouettes dense and highly present. Proportions lean wide and sturdy, with subtly uneven widths and spacing that create a lively rhythm while staying legible. Forms favor simple geometry—round O/C shapes, blunt terminals, and gently bulging joins—giving the alphabet a cohesive, rubbery feel.
Well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, logos, labels, and playful packaging. It’s also a good fit for children’s materials, event graphics, and informal editorial callouts where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. For longer passages, it works best as display text rather than body copy due to its heavy texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, informal personality. Its chunky shapes and mild irregularities suggest humor and ease rather than precision, making it feel kid-friendly and conversational. The weight and roundness also add a touch of retro sign-painting and cartoon title energy.
Likely designed as a cheerful display face that prioritizes warmth, approachability, and strong silhouette recognition. The softened geometry and slight hand-drawn variance aim to add character and charm while keeping letterforms simple and broadly readable at larger sizes.
In the sample text, the dense stroke mass produces strong color on the page, so it reads best with generous size and line spacing. Round letters (O, Q, e, o) stay very full, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are simplified and bold, reinforcing a poster-like impact.