Sans Normal Nukal 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Haas Unica' and 'Neue Haas Unica Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, casual, impact, clarity, approachability, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and simplified geometry. Strokes maintain a uniform weight with softly curved joins and minimal modulation, producing solid, dark letterforms. Counters are compact and often nearly circular (notably in O, o, 8, 9), while terminals are clean and blunt. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a tight, closed-looking e; overall spacing and rhythm favor strong, even texture in text.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense weight and broad shapes create strong impact—headlines, posters, large UI labels, signage, and packaging. It can work for short blocks of emphasis text, but its compact counters and heavy color make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a straightforward, no-nonsense presence with rounded, friendly shapes. It reads as contemporary and energetic rather than formal, lending a slightly playful, brand-forward feel when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum legibility and presence at a glance, using rounded geometric construction and minimal detail to keep forms clean and consistent. Its proportions and sturdy shapes suggest a focus on modern branding and attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms are simple and geometric, with a round G featuring a clear horizontal bar and a Q with a short, angled tail. Numerals are similarly robust, with a distinctly rounded 0 and an 8 built from two compact bowls, helping maintain a consistent, dense color across mixed alphanumeric settings.