Sans Normal Tulew 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PC Gothic' by BA Graphics, 'Bologna' by David Turner, 'Charpentier Sans Pro' by Ingo, 'Chakai' by Latinotype, 'Hisham' and 'Optima' by Linotype, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, impactful, friendly, retro, athletic, attention, bold branding, headline clarity, approachable strength, display impact, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with broadly rounded curves and flattened terminals that create a dense, compact texture. Counters are relatively small and often teardrop or oval shaped, while joins are smooth and slightly softened, giving the letterforms a sculpted, molded feel. The lowercase shows single-storey construction where expected and maintains a consistent, robust rhythm; ascenders are short and the overall silhouette reads as stout and muscular. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky, rounded geometry for strong color on the page.
Well suited to headlines, signage, and promotional typography where strong typographic color is desirable. It can work effectively in branding, packaging, and apparel graphics, especially when a sturdy, rounded voice is needed. Use with care for extended paragraphs, where its dense forms may benefit from extra spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a retro, poster-like presence. Its softened corners and rounded bowls keep it from feeling aggressive, projecting a friendly confidence suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended as a bold, friendly display sans that maximizes impact while keeping forms rounded and approachable. Its compact counters and simplified construction suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and punchy readability in large sizes.
At text sizes the tight apertures and small counters can darken quickly, so it performs best when given generous size, leading, or tracking. The shapes remain clean and uncomplicated, emphasizing immediacy and legibility in short bursts rather than long reading.