Sans Normal Nybuw 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Guess' by DearType, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, and 'Fonseca' by Nasir Udin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, titles, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, bold, impact, approachability, display focus, brand voice, rounded, soft, bubbly, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broadly circular bowls. Strokes stay consistently thick with smooth, softened corners and minimal modulation, producing a solid, poster-like color on the page. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, while terminals end in blunt, gently rounded cuts that keep the texture even. Lowercase forms read squat and compact, with a notably short x-height and simple, single-storey constructions.
Best suited to display applications where weight and personality are assets—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a friendly, high-impact voice. It can also work for short callouts, labels, and UI promo banners, especially when set with generous tracking to open up the dense texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly retro, toy-like friendliness. Its chunky mass and soft geometry feel confident and casual rather than technical or refined, giving headlines a warm, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an approachable, rounded character, prioritizing bold readability and a cheerful silhouette over fine detail. Its compact, chunky forms suggest a focus on branding and display settings where a distinctive, soft-edged presence is desirable.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion at large sizes, with dense spacing and compact counters creating a punchy rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded, blocky logic, helping the set feel consistent and logo-ready.