Sans Normal Pakas 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'Core Sans C' and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core, and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, approachable, retro, approachability, display impact, brand friendliness, soft geometry, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavy, sturdy.
A very heavy, rounded sans with broadly circular bowls, softened corners, and a compact, blocky silhouette. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with smooth joins and generous internal counters that keep letters from clogging at large display sizes. Terminals tend to be blunt and rounded, and many forms feel slightly squared-off despite the overall round construction, creating a sturdy, geometric rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and an overall even, calm texture in text.
Best suited to display work where a bold, friendly voice is needed—brand marks, packaging, storefront or wayfinding headlines, and promotional posters. It also works for short, high-impact UI or social graphics, but its heavy, rounded shapes are more effective in larger sizes than in dense paragraph text.
The tone is warm and personable, with a buoyant, slightly retro flavor typical of rounded, high-weight display sans. Its softness and mass give it a friendly confidence rather than a sharp, technical feel, making it read as cheerful and inviting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, approachable character: a geometric, rounded sans built to stay legible at large sizes while projecting a playful, welcoming personality.
The numerals match the letters in weight and roundness, with bold, simplified forms and smooth curves suited to impact over fine detail. Spacing appears open enough for headline settings, while the heavy stroke and rounded corners emphasize poster-like presence.