Sans Normal Nabab 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'Transforma' by Fontfabric, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Multima' by René Bieder, and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, playful, chunky, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, closed apertures, compact counters, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and strongly simplified geometry. Strokes are uniformly thick with softened joins and minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and mostly closed apertures. Round letters lean toward circular bowls with small inner spaces, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep crisp, squared terminals. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and sturdy, blocky shoulders on n/m; numerals match the same weight and width, with round figures built on tight, oval counters.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and signage where maximum impact and quick recognition matter. It can work for short, bold subheads or UI labels at larger sizes, but the tight counters and closed apertures make it less ideal for long passages of small text.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly, approachable mass. Its soft rounding and compressed inner spaces give it a retro display feel—loud, cheerful, and slightly cartoonish without becoming novelty.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact, friendly display typography with geometric clarity and a soft, rounded finish. It prioritizes strong shapes, consistent rhythm, and a dense typographic color for attention-grabbing communication.
The design emphasizes silhouette and punch over internal detail: counters remain small at text sizes, and the closed shapes create a strong, poster-like color on the page. The spacing in the sample reads even and steady, reinforcing a solid, headline-first personality.