Sans Normal Imkal 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mohr Rounded' by Latinotype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logos, playful, friendly, bubbly, chunky, cheerful, approachability, high impact, youthful tone, soft geometry, display emphasis, rounded, soft, blobby, cartoony, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blobby strokes and fully softened terminals throughout. Counters are small and often circular, giving letters a compact, high-ink feel and strong color on the page. Curves dominate the construction, with minimal sharp joins; diagonals and intersections are visibly padded, and stroke endings appear uniformly pill-shaped. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular due to the bulbous shaping and tight internal spaces, which increases impact but reduces fine-detail clarity at small sizes.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and children’s or entertainment-oriented media. It can work for logos or wordmarks where a soft, friendly voice is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain readability.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, cartoon friendliness. Its soft geometry and dense blackness feel cozy and humorous rather than formal, projecting a youthful, fun-forward personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through exaggerated rounding and dense, compact counters. It prioritizes a soft, approachable silhouette that remains highly visible and characterful in display contexts.
Round counters in characters like O/o and 8 read as punched-out dots, and many letters have intentionally narrowed apertures (notably e and s), emphasizing a cute, compact silhouette. Numerals share the same inflated forms, with simplified shapes and generous rounding that keeps the set visually consistent.