Sans Normal Neniv 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'FP København Sans' by Fontpartners, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Graphico Devanagari' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, bold, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand voice, nostalgia, rounded, geometric, compact counters, soft corners, blocky.
This typeface has heavy, rounded sans forms with broad proportions and a sturdy, even rhythm. Curves are smooth and full, with softly squared terminals that keep the shapes feeling substantial rather than sharp. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving letters like a, e, and s a compact, dense look, while round letters (O, C, G) read as wide, nearly circular bowls. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, simple dot i/j, and a thick, arcing shoulder on n and h; numerals are similarly robust, with the 8 and 9 showing generous bowls and compact interior space.
It works best for short to medium-length setting where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, and bold signage. In paragraphs it produces a dark, attention-grabbing texture, making it more suitable for emphasis, pull quotes, and display copy than long-form reading.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, with a distinctly cheerful, poster-like presence. Its rounded geometry and dense color create an energetic, slightly nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic display sans styles used for headlines and branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a warm, geometric voice—combining broad, rounded forms with compact internal space to create a distinctive, highly legible display texture at larger sizes.
The design maintains consistent stroke fullness across straight and curved segments, producing a strong, uniform texture in text. Wide capitals and rounded joins contribute to a stable, friendly silhouette, while the tight counters and heavy weight keep the page color dark and emphatic.