Sans Normal Punal 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Devanagari', 'Peridot Latin', and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5; 'Mohr Rounded' by Latinotype; 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core; 'Boulder' by Umka Type; and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, bouncy, retro, approachability, impact, whimsy, retro pop, branding, rounded, soft, bulbous, cheerful, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, swollen strokes and strongly curved terminals throughout. Counters are generous and mostly circular, while joins and corners are heavily radiused, creating a smooth, cushiony silhouette. The forms lean toward compact, blocky geometry with slightly irregular widths across glyphs, giving the texture a lively, hand-cut feel despite consistent stroke weight. Numerals and capitals are simplified and robust, prioritizing bold shape recognition over fine detail.
Best suited to display applications where bold, friendly impact is needed—posters, product packaging, logo wordmarks, storefront signage, and social graphics. It works particularly well for playful brands (snacks, toys, events, casual food) and for short, high-contrast messaging where its chunky shapes can shine.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and comedic, with a toy-like friendliness that reads immediately as approachable. Its chunky, rounded construction suggests a retro-pop sensibility and a lighthearted voice suited to fun, family-facing messaging rather than serious editorial use.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum approachability and immediate legibility through soft-rounded geometry and simplified letterforms. Its consistent, cushiony silhouettes and lively widths suggest a deliberate move toward fun display typography that feels retro and inviting.
In text, the dense weight and rounded apertures create a strong dark color and a soft edge, making short lines and large sizes feel especially confident. The rounded dots and simplified interior details keep the design cohesive, while the slightly bouncy proportions add personality to headlines.