Sans Normal Ahlud 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, retro, approachability, personality, impact, informality, display, rounded, bubbly, chunky, soft, informal.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded bowls and softened corners that give the forms a cushioned, cutout-like look. Strokes stay broadly even, with gently irregular curvature and occasional off-axis joins that create a subtly handmade rhythm. Counters are generally open but tight, and the overall fit feels snug, producing dense word shapes with clear silhouette contrast between straight-sided stems and bulbous rounds. Figures are sturdy and simplified, matching the letters’ chunky construction and smooth terminals.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding where a friendly voice is desired. It can also work for labels, stickers, and social graphics where tight width and bold presence help maximize impact in limited space.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, slightly mischievous character that feels more handcrafted than strictly geometric. Its bouncy shapes and uneven micro-details add warmth and personality, lending a light retro and kid-friendly flavor without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact sans with an informal, handcrafted feel—combining compact, sturdy proportions with rounded, approachable shapes to create instantly recognizable display typography.
Distinctive, bulbous capitals and simplified lowercase forms emphasize silhouette over refinement, which helps at display sizes. The narrow set and compact proportions create a strong vertical presence, while the rounded terminals keep the texture soft and inviting.