Sans Normal Inkal 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Diamanti Condensed' by Elsner+Flake and 'Bajazzo' and 'Bajazzo Rounded' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoon, impact, approachability, retro appeal, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, heavy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, chunky letterforms and softly squared corners. Strokes are thick and even, with large counters that stay open for the weight, and curves that feel inflated rather than geometric-sharp. Terminals tend to be blunt and rounded, producing a smooth silhouette and a consistent, poster-like color on the page. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with short extenders and a prominent dot treatment on i/j, reinforcing an overall blocky, approachable rhythm.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where a big, friendly voice is needed—posters, packaging, storefront graphics, and bold brand wordmarks. It can work for large-size subheads and pull quotes, but its dense weight and chunky proportions are most effective when used sparingly rather than for long reading.
The tone is warm and humorous, with a bubbly mass and gentle corners that read as casual and friendly rather than formal. Its heft and rounded shapes suggest a retro display sensibility—energetic, inviting, and slightly cartoonish—suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with an approachable, rounded personality—prioritizing strong silhouettes, soft corners, and consistent stroke weight to create an easygoing display face for modern and retro-inspired graphic applications.
The overall rhythm is wide and steady, with minimal modulation and an emphasis on bold silhouettes over fine detail. Letterforms favor simplified joins and broad shoulders, which helps maintain clarity at large sizes and keeps the texture consistent across mixed-case settings.