Sans Normal Nakiv 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Boutros Angham' by Boutros, 'Mr Eaves XL Sans' by Emigre, 'Immanent' by Paulo Goode, and 'Mato Sans' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, cartoonish, attention grab, friendly display, retro charm, approachability, chunky, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a softly sculpted, slightly irregular silhouette. Strokes are thick and confident with gentle curves, subtly flattened joins, and counters that stay relatively small, giving the face a dense, poster-like color. Terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply cut, and many forms show a mild hand-cut wobble that keeps the geometry from feeling clinical. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey constructions and a lively, uneven rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branding where bold personality is desired—posters, packaging, event graphics, and logo/wordmark work. It can also be effective for playful UI accents or social media graphics, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, humorous energy that feels at home in casual branding and attention-grabbing headlines. Its soft rounding and slight wobble read as friendly and informal, leaning toward a retro display sensibility rather than a neutral corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a friendly, rounded character and a slightly handmade feel. It prioritizes impact and approachability, aiming for a distinctive display voice that remains simple and legible at larger sizes.
In text settings the weight and tight interior spaces create strong impact but can cause counters to fill in at smaller sizes. The figures follow the same chunky, rounded logic and maintain a consistent, lively presence alongside the letters.