Sans Normal Osnif 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'MVB Magnesium' by MVB, 'Mellow Sans' by ParaType, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, children’s media, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, cheerful, high impact, approachability, retro charm, playfulness, soft corners, bulky, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded strokes with softly flared terminals and minimal (if any) true serifs, producing a chunky, cushiony silhouette. Curves are generous and slightly squashed, with counters that stay open but compact due to the weight. The rhythm feels bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, with subtle shape quirks in letters like S, a, e, and s that give the design a hand-cut or display-drawn flavor. Figures are similarly bold and rounded, with simple, sturdy construction intended for impact rather than fine detail.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo or wordmark work where bold, friendly character is desired. It also fits playful editorial callouts and children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a retro, cartoon-adjacent warmth. Its rounded heft reads friendly and inviting, with enough personality to feel informal and expressive while still staying legible at large sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a soft, approachable voice—combining chunky stroke weight with rounded, slightly quirky forms to stand out in branding and attention-grabbing display typography.
The weight creates strong color on the page and tightens interior spaces, so the design naturally favors headlines and short bursts of text. The slightly uneven, wavy curvature across several glyphs adds character and motion, making the face feel less rigid than a purely geometric bold.