Sans Normal Sumul 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, punchy, informal, playful, impact, warmth, readability, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, compact, open counters, low apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded terminals and softly squared curves that keep the texture dense and even. Strokes are sturdy with gentle modulation, and many joins show subtle corner rounding rather than sharp intersections. The letterforms favor broad, simple geometry with slightly condensed proportions and consistent vertical rhythm, producing strong word shapes at display sizes. Figures and capitals share the same chunky construction, with smooth curves and stable, upright posture.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where a dense, sturdy texture is desirable. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage that need a friendly but assertive voice. In longer passages it will perform more comfortably at larger text sizes, where counters and spacing have room to breathe.
The overall tone feels approachable and slightly retro, with a bold friendliness that reads well in casual, upbeat contexts. Its rounded shaping and compact fit give it a confident, poster-like presence without feeling aggressive. The personality lands between utilitarian signage and playful contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans that stays readable while adding warmth through rounded finishing. Its straightforward construction suggests a focus on practical display typography with a personable, slightly nostalgic edge.
Curved characters show generous rounding and relatively closed apertures in places, which increases solidity and visual weight. The lowercase includes single-storey forms where expected and maintains a simple, sturdy construction that emphasizes clarity over finesse at small sizes.