Sans Normal Otdot 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype; 'Core Gothic N', 'Core Rhino', 'Core Sans AR', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, soft, modern, approachable, approachability, impact, clarity, contemporary branding, rounded, blunt terminals, geometric, monolinear, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves and blunt, softly squared terminals. Strokes read largely monolinear with gentle modulation, and the overall construction leans geometric—round letters are close to circular, while straights have slightly softened corners. Counters are relatively compact, and joins are clean and sturdy, producing a dense, high-impact texture. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and short, rounded arms, with dots and punctuation appearing as solid, circular elements.
Best suited for headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where a friendly but assertive voice is needed. It holds up well at larger sizes for marketing copy, logos/wordmarks, and UI callouts where strong emphasis and quick recognition matter.
The font communicates warmth and ease through its rounded shaping, while the weight and compact counters give it confident punch. Its softened geometry feels contemporary and friendly rather than technical, making it well-suited to upbeat, informal messaging. The overall tone is bold and inviting, with a slightly playful, human feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, approachable sans that stays legible under heavy weight by using simple forms, rounded terminals, and compact, consistent counters. It prioritizes an upbeat display presence and a cohesive geometric rhythm across letters and numerals.
The figures share the same rounded logic as the letters, with broad curves and stable bases that keep them highly visible. In text, the strong color and tight internal space create a prominent rhythm that favors short phrases and display settings over long, airy reading.