Sans Normal Nibud 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, casual, friendly impact, playful display, whimsical branding, casual tone, rounded, bouncy, soft, quirky, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, inflated shapes and subtly uneven, hand-drawn-like contours. Strokes stay monolinear and substantial, with generous curves and slightly irregular terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are relatively small and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the face a dense, punchy color in text. The capitals feel broad and stable, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through curved joins and idiosyncratic constructions (notably in letters like a, g, y, and w). Numerals follow the same bulbous, high-impact silhouette with simple, sturdy forms.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and high-impact display settings where its chunky silhouettes can read clearly. It works well for playful branding, children’s products, packaging, stickers, event graphics, and casual editorial callouts; for extended text, larger sizes and comfortable tracking help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, kid-friendly energy. Its rounded massing and bouncy drawing convey informality and warmth, leaning toward a comic and game-like feel rather than a strict corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and visibility through rounded, simplified forms and a deliberately informal drawing style. It prioritizes personality and bold presence, aiming for a fun, approachable voice that stands out quickly in display contexts.
In longer lines the heavy weight and tight-looking inner spaces create a strong, blocky texture, so spacing and size will matter for readability. The design’s intentional quirks give it personality for display use, and the consistent stroke thickness keeps it visually cohesive across letters and numerals.