Sans Normal Obnuw 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Foro Sans', 'Galvani', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Aisling Sans' by S6 Foundry; and 'Hackman' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, confident, chunky, retro, display impact, friendly branding, retro flavor, bold clarity, rounded, soft terminals, heavy stroke, compact counters, bulky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and simple, low-detail construction. Strokes are consistently thick and optically even, with soft, curved joins and rounded shoulders that keep forms smooth rather than mechanical. Counters tend to be compact (notably in B, a, e, 8, 9), giving the face a dense, punchy silhouette. Uppercase shapes feel sturdy and geometric, while the lowercase mixes rounded bowls with a single-storey a and g, plus a short, stout t, reinforcing an approachable, informal texture.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where impact and friendliness are priorities, such as posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks. It can also work for display-sized UI or editorial callouts where a warm, chunky sans tone is desired, but its dense counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, with a slightly retro, poster-like warmth. Its rounded massing and tight counters read as confident and attention-seeking rather than neutral, giving text a lively, playful voice even in simple settings.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that stays approachable through rounded geometry and simplified, sturdy letterforms. It prioritizes bold presence, clear silhouettes, and a playful, contemporary-retro personality for branding and attention-driven typography.
In text, spacing and rhythm feel intentionally robust: wide letterforms and thick strokes create strong word shapes and a dark, uniform color on the page. The i/j use prominent dots, and several letters (like s and a) emphasize rounded, bulb-like terminals that enhance the soft, approachable character.