Sans Normal Ridov 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, signage, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, warmth, approachability, handmade feel, humor, display impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, soft.
A rounded sans with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometric bowls and open counters, but with intentionally uneven widths and subtle wobble in verticals and horizontals that gives a hand-cut, marker-like regularity. Curves are generously inflated (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), while joints and diagonals stay sturdy and simplified, producing a compact, chunky texture in words. Spacing reads slightly lively rather than strictly mechanical, and the overall silhouette favors big shapes with minimal interior detail.
Best suited to display settings where personality is welcome: posters, playful branding, packaging, event signage, and children-oriented materials. It also works for short blurbs and pull quotes, where its chunky forms and rounded contours can carry tone without needing long-form reading comfort.
The font communicates a cheerful, approachable tone with a homemade, slightly mischievous character. Its bouncy rhythm and soft corners feel kid-friendly and conversational, closer to crafted signage than corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable display sans that feels crafted and human rather than strictly geometric. Its controlled irregularity and soft, rounded construction suggest a goal of warmth and humor while keeping letterforms simple and quickly recognizable.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent rounded construction, helping headlines feel cohesive even when mixed case is used. The numerals are similarly plump and clear, matching the alphabet’s informal, hand-rendered cadence.