Sans Normal Jakuv 2 is a bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, children’s media, playful, friendly, cartoon, bouncy, retro, approachability, display impact, whimsy, retro appeal, softness, rounded, soft corners, quirky, informal, high contrast counters.
A chunky, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously curved terminals. Letterforms are broad and open, with circular/oval bowls, soft corners, and a slightly buoyant rhythm created by gently irregular curves and varying internal shaping across glyphs. Counters are large and clean, contributing to strong legibility at display sizes, while the overall texture stays even and compact despite the wide proportions.
Best suited to headlines, posters, titles, logos, and packaging where an inviting, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits children’s content, playful editorial callouts, and signage that benefits from big counters and softened geometry rather than sharp precision.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a casual, hand-drawn energy that feels more fun than formal. Its softened geometry and bouncy silhouettes give it a lighthearted, cartoon-leaning tone that can also evoke mid-century and kids-media associations.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice built from rounded forms and consistent stroke weight, prioritizing immediacy and charm over strict geometric neutrality. Its wide stance and smooth curves suggest a focus on recognizability and warmth in short to medium-length text settings.
Uppercase forms show simplified construction and smooth joins, while lowercase keeps single-storey, rounded archetypes that emphasize friendliness. Numerals follow the same soft, inflated logic, with clear shapes and generous interior space that help them stand out in headlines and short strings.