Sans Normal Pegis 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nanami', 'Nanami Handmade', 'Nanami Pro', 'Nanami Rounded', and 'Nanami Rounded Pro' by HyperFluro; 'Century Gothic Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Almarose' by S&C Type; and 'Core Sans C' and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoon, impact, approachability, playfulness, display, rounded, soft, bubbly, heavy, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and bulbous curves, drawn with an intentionally uneven, hand-shaped feel. Strokes are thick and uniform, with compact counters and slightly inconsistent terminals that create a lively texture. The uppercase is broad and blocky, while the lowercase leans toward single‑storey, simplified constructions (notably a and g), maintaining a stout, compact rhythm. Numerals are similarly chunky and rounded, with wide forms and tight interior spaces that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as headlines, posters, display signage, playful branding, and packaging where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It also works well for children’s or entertainment-oriented materials and for punchy callouts where strong contrast against the background is important.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a warm, approachable presence that feels cartoonish and retro. Its deliberate wonkiness and dense color make it feel energetic and tactile, like cut paper or marker lettering, emphasizing personality over precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rounded, approachable character, prioritizing a fun display voice over strict geometric consistency. Its simplified letterforms and heavy weight suggest a focus on bold readability and a distinctive, upbeat personality in branding and editorial display settings.
The typeface produces a strong, dark typographic color with little white space inside letters, so spacing and counters can feel tight in longer text. The quirky, slightly irregular silhouettes add charm in headlines but can reduce clarity at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.