Sans Normal Pekif 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gezart' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Futura BT' by Bitstream, 'Elisar DT' and 'Elisar DT Infant' by DTP Types, 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge, and 'Klein' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, bouncy, impact, approachability, display, fun, soft-cornered, rounded, bulky, cartoonish, blunt.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact counters that create a dense, blocky color on the page. Strokes stay consistently thick with gently softened corners rather than sharp terminals, giving forms a molded, cushion-like feel. Curves are wide and open, while interior spaces (as seen in letters like O, P, R and the numerals) are relatively small and circular, reinforcing the bold, punchy silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g and generally short, blunt terminals, producing a straightforward, high-impact rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where a bold, friendly tone is desired. It can work for brief display copy, but the dense counters and strong weight suggest avoiding long passages at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, slightly nostalgic personality. Its chunky shapes and soft corners read as friendly and informal, leaning toward a poster-like, cartoon-adjacent voice rather than a technical or austere one.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and approachability through thick, rounded forms and simplified constructions. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and playful warmth, aiming for clear recognition and character in display contexts.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy shapes from clogging, and the font maintains a consistent, cohesive construction across letters and numerals. The numerals echo the same rounded, compact-counter treatment, matching the strong, graphic presence of the alphabet.