Sans Normal Pekuf 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calton' by LetterMaker, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Karmina Sans' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, friendly impact, playful display, retro charm, brand character, rounded, soft, bouncy, cartoonish, puffy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, broad curves, and compact counters that create a dense, cushioned texture. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, giving the letters a hand-cut, organic feel despite the overall geometric construction. Curves dominate throughout, with squared-off flats appearing as gently rounded slabs, producing a sturdy, bubble-like silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for large-scale use where its heavy weight and rounded construction can shine—posters, headlines, product packaging, signage, and playful brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, labels, social graphics), but the tight counters and dense color make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a warm, slightly goofy personality. Its chunky forms and soft edges evoke playful retro display lettering and kid-friendly branding, while the dark color and compact counters keep it bold and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, approachable voice—combining bold presence with softened geometry. Its slightly quirky, hand-made finishing suggests a goal of feeling informal and characterful while remaining clean and legible as a display sans.
Uppercase shapes feel compact and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more quirky, storybook-like details (notably in letters with bowls and tails). Numerals match the same inflated geometry and remain highly prominent at display sizes, with a consistent, poster-oriented rhythm across lines of text.