Sans Normal Pukas 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Round' by Artegra and 'Chronica Pro', 'Filson Pro', and 'Filson Soft' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social ads, playful, friendly, bouncy, retro, lively, impact, approachability, energy, display, rounded, soft, chunky, informal, dynamic.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced forward slant and generously curved terminals throughout. Strokes are consistently thick and smooth, with broad, open counters and softened corners that keep dense shapes from feeling rigid. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly uneven in a natural way, helped by subtly varied widths and a buoyant baseline feel in the lowercase. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the letterforms with compact, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where a friendly voice is desired—headlines, posters, packaging, brand marks, and social or promotional graphics. It can also work for brief callouts and labels, but its bold presence favors display sizes over long-form reading.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, leaning toward a retro, pop-graphics sensibility. Its slanted, chunky forms project motion and casual confidence, making the tone feel upbeat and conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a warm, approachable character. By pairing thick strokes with rounded construction and a built-in forward lean, it aims to feel energetic and fun while staying clean and readable for display typography.
The strongest visual signature is the combination of substantial weight with soft geometry: rounded joins, friendly apertures, and smooth curves maintain legibility while emphasizing personality. The italic posture is integral to the design rather than a simple slant, reinforcing the sense of speed and momentum.