Sans Normal Pulin 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Vintage Travel' by Fenotype, 'Autumn Voyage' by Hanoded, 'Taberna' by Latinotype, and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, chunky, bubbly, retro, warmth, impact, approachability, display, rounded, soft, stout, cartoonish, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, bulbous curves, and broadly uniform stroke weight. Counters are relatively small and often circular, giving letters a dense, compact color on the page. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and joins are smooth, producing a slightly bouncy rhythm across words. The overall drawing favors simple geometric forms with subtle quirks in shaping that keep it from feeling strictly mechanical.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is desired. It also works well for children’s materials, casual signage, and social graphics, especially when you want a dense, rounded typographic block.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with an intentionally chunky, toy-like presence. Its rounded massing and compact counters create a bold, cuddly tone that feels casual and energetic rather than formal or technical.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum warmth and impact through rounded geometry and compact counters, prioritizing personality and visibility over a crisp, minimalist feel. It’s built to look confident and inviting in display sizes, with a consistent, soft-edged silhouette across the alphabet and numerals.
At text sizes it builds strong texture and presence, with punctuation and dots appearing as firm, rounded marks. Numerals match the letters in weight and softness, supporting a consistent, poster-like voice in mixed alphanumeric settings.