Sans Normal Pedip 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Newcastle' by FaceType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, cheerful, casual, approachability, humor, handmade feel, bold impact, youthful tone, rounded, soft, cartoonish, bubbly, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and inflated bowls that create a plush, chunky silhouette. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with gentle, hand-cut irregularities that make curves and joins feel slightly wobbly rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and several letters show subtly uneven terminals and shoulder transitions, giving the design a lively, informal rhythm. Overall spacing reads open and forgiving at display sizes, with strong black shapes and simplified forms prioritizing impact over precision.
Best suited to display roles where warmth and visual punch are needed: children’s publishing, playful packaging, event posters, stickers, and bold headline treatments. It can also work for short UI labels or signage in informal contexts, especially where a friendly, cartoon-like voice is desirable.
The face conveys a lighthearted, kid-friendly tone—bold and approachable with a quirky, handmade character. Its bubbly shapes and mild unevenness feel energetic and humorous, leaning toward cartoon and craft aesthetics rather than corporate neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum friendliness and impact through rounded geometry, simplified letterforms, and a deliberately imperfect, hand-shaped texture. It prioritizes character and approachability, making text feel playful and inviting.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 present as stout and pillowy, while diagonals (such as in K, V, W, X) retain a softened, blunted feel that keeps the texture consistent. The lowercase includes single-storey, simplified constructions that reinforce the informal personality, and the numerals are compact and punchy, designed to read as solid icons in text.