Sans Normal Onrul 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, folksy, distinctiveness, display impact, retro flavor, approachable tone, rounded, soft terminals, ink-trap notches, teardrop finials, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded bowls and smooth, near-uniform stroke weight. Many letters feature small teardrop-like finials and inset notches that read like subtle ink traps, giving corners and joins a distinctive carved look. Curves are generous and circular, counters stay open despite the weight, and verticals feel sturdy with short, softened terminals. The overall rhythm is tight and energetic, with consistent spacing and a slightly bouncy, handcrafted feeling achieved through the repeated notch-and-finial motif across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines, short bursts of copy, logos, packaging, and signage where its distinctive notches and finials can be appreciated. It can work for playful editorial callouts or event materials, but the decorative detailing may feel busy at very small sizes in long-form text.
The design conveys a playful retro tone—friendly and attention-grabbing without becoming chaotic. Its decorative notches add character that feels nostalgic and whimsical, making text feel lively and slightly theatrical. Overall it reads as approachable and fun, with a confident, poster-ready voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a solid, readable sans foundation with an added signature detail—repeating notches and teardrop finials—to create a memorable, retro-leaning display personality. The intention seems to balance bold impact with friendly roundness and consistent construction for versatile, characterful typography.
Uppercase shows strong, simplified silhouettes with the same notch treatment at key junctions, while lowercase remains highly legible and rounded. Numerals are bold and clean with softened curves and clear differentiation, suited to display settings where the distinctive details can be seen.