Sans Normal Osbiz 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Arabic Sans', 'Bluteau Hebrew Sans', and 'Bluteau Sans' by DSType; 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith; 'Joanna Sans Nova' by Monotype; 'Mato Sans' by Picador; 'Organic Pro' by Positype; 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Foundry Sans' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, approachable, retro, impact, friendliness, display focus, approachability, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and a soft, cushioned silhouette. Curves are broad and smooth, while terminals and joins favor subtly rounded corners over sharp angles. Counters are relatively small for the weight, creating strong dark shapes and a solid texture in text. The lowercase shows simple, geometric construction with a single-storey “a” and “g,” a curved-shoulder “r,” and a sturdy, horizontal-crossbar “t,” all contributing to an even, blocky rhythm.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for signage and UI moments where a friendly, assertive tone is needed, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a slightly retro, cartoon-adjacent friendliness. Its thick strokes and rounded geometry feel confident and welcoming rather than strict or technical, giving headlines an energetic, informal voice.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with approachable rounded forms, combining strong legibility with a playful, friendly character for display-centric typography.
The numerals and capitals read especially bold and emphatic, with round forms (like O/0/8/9) appearing full and tightly enclosed. The text sample shows a dense, high-impact word shape that remains clear at large sizes, emphasizing presence and personality over delicacy.