Sans Normal Jokal 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Epoca Pro' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'Linked Now' by Jehoo Creative; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Markisa' by Showup! Typefoundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sporty, assertive, energetic, friendly, retro, impact, momentum, approachability, display, chunky, rounded, compact, punchy, smooth.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad, rounded forms and a steady, compact rhythm. Strokes stay thick and confident with clean terminals and softly modeled curves, giving counters a slightly compressed, oval feel in letters like O, C, and e. Uppercase construction is sturdy and blocky, while the lowercase keeps single‑storey a and g with generous bowls and short, sturdy joins. Numerals are bold and open with simple shapes and minimal detailing, designed to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing typography such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. The thick strokes and rounded forms remain legible at large sizes and in short bursts of text, where impact and energy are prioritized over quiet body-text neutrality.
The overall tone is loud and upbeat, with a sporty, headline-ready presence. Its rounded shapes and smooth curves keep it approachable, while the slanted stance and weight add urgency and impact. The result feels contemporary with a subtle retro poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver bold, fast-moving emphasis with a friendly edge—combining a strong slanted silhouette with rounded, simplified letterforms for clear, high-contrast word shapes in display settings.
Spacing appears built for display impact: letters sit firmly on the baseline and read as dense, cohesive word shapes in the sample text. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines maintain momentum without looking wobbly.