Sans Normal Kerak 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Millbank' by Fontsmith, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Mestre' by Tipotecture, 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones, 'D Blues' by W Type Foundry, and 'Pagina' by Wilton Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, dynamic, sporty, confident, contemporary, friendly, impact, momentum, modernity, clarity, approachability, oblique, rounded, clean, high-impact, crisp.
A heavy, oblique sans with smoothly rounded bowls and clean, continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are mostly blunt, giving letters a sturdy, modern blockiness. Counters are open and generous for the weight, while diagonals (seen in A, K, V, W, X, Y) feel sharp and energetic. The lowercase is compact and steady, with a single-storey a and g and a gently curved, forward-leaning rhythm across words.
Best suited to display work where strong presence and speed are desirable—headlines, posters, sports and lifestyle branding, and punchy packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style text when a bold, energetic voice is needed, though the heavy weight favors larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with an athletic forward motion from the slant and a friendly approachability from the rounded forms. It reads as contemporary and functional rather than delicate or formal, projecting confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic sans for attention-grabbing communication, combining robust geometry with rounded friendliness and a consistent forward slant to emphasize motion.
Figures are simple and sturdy with clear silhouettes; the 0 is rounded and the 1 is a plain vertical with a slight foot, supporting straightforward numeric settings. The italic angle is noticeable and consistent, creating a cohesive texture in longer lines without introducing calligraphic modulation.