Sans Normal Alkeg 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, friendly, playful, casual, retro, approachability, distinctiveness, display impact, casual readability, rounded, soft, bouncy, informal, quirky.
A rounded sans with soft terminals and gently inflated bowls, set on a noticeable backward slant. Strokes stay even and smooth, with a slightly bouncy rhythm created by open curves and simplified joins. Uppercase forms are broad and clean, while lowercase counters remain open and legible, giving the alphabet a relaxed, approachable texture. Numerals follow the same rounded construction, with simple, readable shapes and consistent stroke endings.
Best suited for branding and display applications where a warm, casual personality is helpful—such as logos, packaging, posters, and headline typography. It can also work for short editorial callouts or UI microcopy when a friendly tone is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded details and slant can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels upbeat and approachable, with a quirky, lighthearted energy driven by the backward lean and rounded geometry. It reads as informal and friendly rather than strict or technical, suggesting a conversational voice and a touch of retro charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary rounded sans with an intentionally unconventional backward slant, balancing clear letterforms with a distinctive, playful attitude. Its consistent curve language and even color suggest a focus on approachable readability while still standing out in display settings.
The backward slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, which adds motion without sacrificing clarity. Round letters like O/C/G and the curved lowercase forms emphasize softness, while angled shapes (K, V, W, X, Y) remain simplified and smooth to match the friendly construction.