Sans Normal Vukan 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Phi Caps' by Cas van de Goor, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, approachable, retro, impact, warmth, clarity, space saving, rounded, soft terminals, compact, chunky, smooth.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the shapes friendly rather than harsh. Strokes stay visually even throughout, with generous interior counters for the weight and a steady, slightly condensed rhythm in text. Curves are dominant and corners are subtly eased, giving the glyphs a molded, continuous feel; punctuation and dots read as solid, round marks that match the overall weight.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where its compact, rounded forms can provide strong impact and easy scanning. It works well for packaging, brand marks, menus, and signage that benefit from a friendly, confident tone, and it can also serve for callouts and UI labels when a warm, bold voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and casual, with a lively, slightly retro character that feels at home in upbeat, everyday messaging. Its rounded construction and sturdy presence create an inviting voice that’s more personable than technical.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans that remains approachable through rounded shaping and consistent, sturdy strokes. It prioritizes clear, punchy word silhouettes for display use while keeping letterforms simple and familiar.
The design maintains consistent stroke presence across straight and curved segments, helping word shapes stay cohesive at larger sizes. The numerals match the letterforms in density and curvature, supporting mixed alphanumeric settings without drawing undue attention to themselves.