Sans Normal Belas 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, monoline sans with rounded terminals and gently irregular geometry that suggests hand-drawn construction. Strokes stay even and low-contrast throughout, while curves (O/C/G/Q and lowercase bowls) lean toward soft ovals rather than perfect circles. The capitals are tall and narrow with simplified joins; diagonals in A/V/W/X feel slightly asymmetric, adding a lively rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, with single-story a and g, a short-shouldered r, and open apertures that keep counters clear despite the narrow proportions. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright, with simple, high-clarity shapes suited to display sizes.
This font works best for attention-getting headlines, short UI labels, posters, and packaging where a friendly, characterful voice is desired. Its condensed proportions help fit longer words into narrow columns, making it useful for branding lockups, menu headings, and playful editorial callouts.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a lightly offbeat, playful energy. Its narrow stance and subtly uneven details give it a personable, handcrafted feel without becoming messy or distressed.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact sans with a human, hand-rendered charm—prioritizing personality and high-impact rhythm in display settings while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
Spacing appears moderately tight with a vertical, poster-like color, especially in mixed-case text. The dotted i/j and simple punctuation integrate cleanly, and the alphabet shows consistent terminal rounding that maintains a cohesive texture across lines.