Sans Normal Nonaf 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Realgar' by Emtype Foundry, 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett, and 'Neue Rational Standard' and 'Rational' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, friendly, modern, playful, impact, modernity, clarity, approachability, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and rounded, smoothly drawn curves paired with sturdy straight stems. Counters are relatively compact, giving the letterforms a dense, high-impact texture, while terminals are mostly clean and blunt. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified constructions (single-storey a and g), supporting strong readability at display sizes. Numerals share the same weight and rounded geometry, maintaining an even, cohesive rhythm across mixed text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where maximum impact is needed. Its rounded, geometric character also works well for packaging, signage, and short-form marketing copy, and it can handle larger blocks of text when set with ample leading and tracking.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a friendly, contemporary feel driven by its rounded geometry and thick strokes. It reads as straightforward and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal, making it well suited to bold, approachable messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact geometric sans for contemporary display typography, prioritizing bold presence, simple construction, and a cohesive, rounded shape language across letters and numerals.
The sample text demonstrates strong word shape and consistent color in paragraphs, though the dense counters and heavy weight make it most comfortable when given generous size and spacing. Round forms (O, Q, C, G, 0, 8, 9) emphasize circular geometry, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y, K) remain sturdy and visually balanced.