Sans Normal Bekes 2 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, utilitarian, condensed, assertive, modern, space saving, high impact, clear labeling, modern utility, tall, compact, clean, crisp, geometric.
A tall, compact sans with tightly condensed proportions and a firm, uniform stroke presence. Curves are clean and economical, with rounded counters in letters like O and C balanced by flat, squared terminals on many strokes. The lowercase shows a small x-height relative to ascenders, producing a high-rise rhythm and strong vertical emphasis, while numerals follow the same narrow, upright construction for a consistent texture.
This design works best in headlines and short text where vertical punch and space efficiency are priorities, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand lockups. It can also serve well for labels and UI headings where condensed width helps fit copy into tight layouts without losing presence.
The overall tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with an industrial clarity that reads as modern and efficient. Its compressed width and dark color give it an assertive voice, suited to messages that need to feel direct and space-conscious.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed sans voice that maximizes impact per horizontal space. Its simplified geometry and consistent stroke treatment suggest a focus on clarity, uniformity, and high-density display typography.
Round forms stay fairly vertical and narrow, and joins are kept simple, avoiding calligraphic modulation. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same restrained, functional style, maintaining a consistent, compact typographic color across mixed-case settings.