Sans Normal Regol 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'SK Merih' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, compactness, approachability, display clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, display.
This font is a compact, heavy sans with rounded terminals and softly squared curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Letterforms are built from broad, even strokes with minimal modulation, giving a solid, poster-like silhouette. The design leans slightly condensed in its overall set, with tight interior spaces, short crossbars, and simplified joins that favor clarity at large sizes. Numerals and capitals match the same chunky geometry, producing a consistent, high-impact rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where strong presence and quick readability are needed. It works well for posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks, especially when you want a friendly, retro-leaning impact. For dense paragraphs at small sizes, the tight counters and heavy texture may feel weighty.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, mixing a sturdy, blocky presence with softened corners that feel friendly rather than aggressive. It evokes a retro display sensibility—loud, direct, and made to be noticed—while staying clean and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width while keeping shapes approachable through rounded terminals and simplified geometry. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a consistent, graphic texture for attention-grabbing typography.
Round letters show a slightly squared-off rounding, and diagonals (as in K, V, W, X) read as thick wedges that reinforce the font’s strong, graphic color. The lowercase is simple and workmanlike, supporting longer strings without losing the headline character.