Sans Normal Ihkul 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, casual, soft, bubbly, approachability, playfulness, display impact, softening, rounded, chunky, informal, hand-drawn, monoline.
A heavy, rounded sans with monoline strokes and generously curved terminals throughout. Forms are built from broad, smooth arcs with softened joins, giving letters a slightly hand-drawn, irregular rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, while spacing stays open enough for the texture to remain readable in short lines. Uppercase shapes are sturdy and simple, and the lowercase follows the same rounded logic with single-storey forms and pronounced bowls.
Best suited to headlines, short display copy, packaging, and branding where a friendly, informal tone is desired. It can work for posters, social graphics, and children’s or casual lifestyle contexts, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded detailing and compact counters don’t crowd.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly character. Its soft corners and bouncy proportions communicate informality and charm, leaning toward a fun, conversational voice rather than a corporate one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice using rounded, monoline construction and a subtly hand-made rhythm. The focus is on friendliness and impact over strict neutrality, creating a soft, chunky texture that stands out in titles and playful messaging.
The numerals match the alphabet’s rounded construction, with especially bulbous curves in figures like 8 and 9. Diacritics and punctuation shown in the sample text keep the same thick, softened treatment, helping the font maintain a consistent, chunky color across mixed-case settings.