Sans Normal Belus 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children's, signage, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, friendly, compact display, human warmth, retro flavor, approachable tone, condensed, tall, bouncy, rounded, informal.
A tall, condensed sans with simplified, rounded forms and gently irregular geometry that suggests hand-drawn construction. Strokes stay essentially monoline, with occasional soft flares and tapered terminals that add rhythm without becoming decorative. Curves are slightly squashed and asymmetric, and counters are compact, producing a tight, vertical color on the page. Overall spacing is economical and consistent, with a lively, slightly wavy baseline feel in mixed text.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where a compact width is useful—posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and storefront-style signage. The energetic rhythm also suits children’s materials, casual branding, and playful editorial callouts where a handmade tone is desirable.
The font conveys an informal, approachable tone with a quirky, retro personality. Its narrow, elongated proportions and subtle irregularities create a cheerful, handmade voice that feels more expressive than strictly neutral.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, space-saving display sans with a human, handcrafted feel. The goal appears to be legibility with personality—maintaining clear letter shapes while introducing subtle irregularities and soft terminals for warmth and charm.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same condensed, vertical emphasis, which makes headings feel tall and punchy. Round letters (like O/0-style shapes) read as narrow ovals, while diagonals and joins keep a soft, non-mechanical character, helping the type stay friendly even at heavier text sizes.