Sans Normal Orbus 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Linotype Pisa' by Linotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic, and 'Klein' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, casual, attention grab, friendly display, retro flavor, informal branding, high impact, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly modeled curves. Strokes are thick and uniform, with rounded terminals and gently tapered joins that keep counters open despite the weight. The uppercase feels sturdy and slightly condensed, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through curved shoulders and single-storey forms (notably a and g). Numerals are bold and simplified, matching the same rounded, high-impact construction.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where bold presence and friendly character are desired. It works well for posters, packaging, branding marks, and signage, and can hold up in large blocks when generous spacing is available. For long-form reading, it’s likely strongest in display sizes rather than small text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoonish, retro-leaning warmth. Its chunky shapes and bouncy rhythm read as informal and energetic rather than corporate or austere, making it feel inviting and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable voice—combining a strong, compact footprint with rounded geometry and simple, readable forms. It prioritizes visual punch and personality over typographic restraint, aiming for contemporary display use with a nostalgic, playful edge.
The design maintains consistent stroke heft across curves and straights, producing a strong silhouette at a distance. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S are notably full and smooth, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay broad and stable, supporting a cohesive, poster-friendly texture in paragraphs.