Sans Normal Renes 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Phi Caps' by Cas van de Goor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, branding, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, youthful, approachability, playfulness, display impact, humanized sans, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A compact, rounded sans with heavy, even strokes and softened terminals throughout. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, giving counters a plump, closed-in feel, while straight strokes remain steady and vertical without visible contrast. The overall rhythm is tight and lively, with subtly irregular, hand-made geometry that keeps letterforms from feeling rigidly mechanical, especially in bowls and joins. Numerals match the text weight and carry the same rounded, slightly lopsided warmth.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, short slogans, and branding where a warm, playful voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and youth-oriented or casual editorial callouts, especially when set with generous spacing and at medium-to-large sizes.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a playful, almost marker-like personality. Its soft corners and buoyant shapes create an approachable tone that feels contemporary and lighthearted rather than technical or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver bold presence in a compact footprint while maintaining a friendly, rounded tone. Its slightly irregular, hand-drawn finish suggests a goal of humanizing a clean sans structure for expressive, approachable display typography.
Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy, while lowercase shapes emphasize roundness and softness; together they create a cohesive, easygoing texture. The dense stroke weight and compact proportions give it strong presence at display sizes, while the tight apertures and plump counters can reduce clarity as sizes get smaller.