Sans Normal Rikun 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, approachability, informality, whimsy, human touch, rounded, soft terminals, monolinear, informal, cartoonish.
This typeface uses rounded, monolinear strokes with softly blunted terminals and gently irregular curves that evoke a hand-drawn construction. Letterforms are compact and somewhat narrow with open counters and a steady, low-contrast rhythm. Subtle wobble in verticals and bowls, plus slightly uneven widths across glyphs, gives the set an organic texture while maintaining clear, upright structure in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded, simplified geometry, staying consistent in stroke weight and corner treatment.
Well-suited for short-form display settings such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, and children’s or educational materials where an approachable tone is desired. It can also work for UI labels or captions when a friendly, informal voice is needed, though its strongest impact is in headlines and larger text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, crafty feel. Its slightly imperfect outlines and bubbly curves read as personable and fun rather than technical or corporate, suggesting an informal voice suited to friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to combine clean sans-serif simplicity with a hand-drawn, rounded personality. It prioritizes approachability and charm through soft terminals and mild irregularity while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and simple, while the lowercase introduces more distinctive, handwritten-like shapes (notably in letters such as a, g, and y), enhancing the casual character. The spacing and proportions prioritize readability, but the intentional irregularity adds visual personality, especially at larger sizes.