Sans Normal Ilkub 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Bilya Layered' by Cerri Antonio, 'Nexa Round' by Fontfabric, 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov, and 'Puck' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, friendly, playful, chunky, soft, approachability, impact, simplicity, cheerfulness, rounded, bubble-like, heavy, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, fully curved terminals and generously radiused corners throughout. Strokes maintain an even thickness, giving the letters a solid, monoline feel with minimal modulation. Proportions are broad and stable, with wide bowls and compact interior counters that create strong black shapes in text. Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey construction (notably a and g), and the overall rhythm is smooth and bouncy, with rounded joins and simplified structures that favor clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a friendly, high-impact presence is desired. It also fits children’s or family-oriented communications and informal editorial callouts, especially when used at medium to large sizes where its rounded detailing and dense forms remain clear.
The design reads warm and approachable, with a toy-like softness that feels cheerful rather than technical. Its dense, rounded silhouettes give it a confident, upbeat tone suited to casual, contemporary messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with an inviting, rounded personality. Its simplified shapes, soft terminals, and consistent stroke weight suggest an intention to create a modern, approachable display sans that remains cohesive across letters and numerals.
Round punctuation and the circular i/j dots reinforce the cohesive soft geometry. Numerals are similarly bulbous and sturdy, matching the letterforms and keeping a consistent, friendly texture across mixed content.