Sans Normal Hekaw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, children’s media, headlines, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, soft, soften modernism, increase friendliness, everyday readability, brand warmth, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft corners, hand-drawn.
A rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened terminals. Curves dominate the construction, giving bowls and counters an open, airy feel, while straight strokes stay gently relaxed rather than rigidly geometric. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between uppercase and lowercase forms. The figures follow the same rounded logic, with simple, legible shapes and a slightly informal rhythm.
Well-suited for interface labels, short paragraphs, and brand supporting copy where a warm, approachable voice is needed. The rounded construction also works nicely in packaging, educational materials, and playful headlines, and it scales comfortably into poster and signage settings where softness and clarity are both desirable.
The overall tone feels friendly and easygoing, with a subtle hand-drawn warmth despite its clean, consistent stroke. Its rounded forms and soft endings project approachability and a light, playful character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans foundation with a softer, more personable edge, trading sharp corners for rounded terminals and open forms. It aims to remain broadly legible while adding an inviting, contemporary friendliness for everyday branding and communication.
The letterforms show a consistent rounding strategy across joins and terminals, which keeps text color even and prevents harsh edges in longer passages. Open apertures and uncomplicated silhouettes support readability, while the slightly relaxed geometry adds personality in display sizes.