Sans Rounded Wamu 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Manju' by Eko Bimantara and 'Merge' and 'Merge Pro' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, signage, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, cartoonish, friendliness, impact, playfulness, softness, display, soft, chunky, blunt, rounded, puffy.
A heavy, rounded sans with swollen strokes, soft corners, and fully rounded terminals throughout. The letterforms are built from broad, blob-like shapes with minimal modulation and a generally even color, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval, and the overall proportions lean expansive, with a large x-height and short extenders that keep the silhouette squat and sturdy. Curves dominate, while joins and crotches are smoothed to avoid sharp interior angles, giving the alphabet a continuous, cushioned rhythm.
Well suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, storefront signage, and bold labels where a friendly voice is needed. It also fits playful branding and packaging, children’s content, and casual promotional graphics that benefit from a soft, rounded presence.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a bouncy, comic energy that feels lighthearted and informal. Its inflated forms suggest fun, sweetness, and a kid-friendly tone, while the sturdy weight adds confidence and visibility for attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum friendliness and immediacy through thick, rounded shapes that stay legible at large sizes. Its softened geometry and compact counters prioritize character and charm over neutral text performance, positioning it as a display face for cheerful, attention-forward typography.
In text settings the heavy mass and tight counters create a strong black footprint, which works best with generous tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) reinforce the puffy theme, and the numerals match the same soft, bulbous construction for consistent display use.