Sans Normal Kenil 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, 'Andrew Samuels' by Samuelstype, and 'Cinta' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, friendly, energetic, contemporary, sporty, approachable, emphasis, impact, motion, approachability, modernity, rounded, oblique, soft terminals, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are generous and circular, with softly finished terminals and slightly tightened apertures that keep counters compact. The overall rhythm is dynamic and forward-leaning, with sturdy verticals and broad, simplified joins that hold up well at larger sizes. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the letterforms’ compact, punchy proportions.
Best suited to headlines, display lines, and brand marks where a strong, rounded voice and built-in motion are desirable. It can work for short UI labels or packaging callouts when set with ample spacing, but its dense, heavy forms are most effective in larger, attention-focused applications.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, combining bold presence with soft, friendly geometry. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, making it feel active and modern rather than formal or restrained.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, friendly sans presence with an inherent sense of speed and emphasis, using rounded geometry and a consistent slant to create a modern, energetic display texture.
Uppercase forms read clean and solid, while lowercase shapes maintain a simple, rounded construction that emphasizes consistency over calligraphic nuance. The oblique angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis on its own, and the dense counters and thick strokes create strong silhouette recognition in short bursts of text.