Sans Normal Liken 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'TheSans' by LucasFonts, 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, 'Modal' by Schriftlabor, 'Raldo RE' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, bubbly, friendly, chunky, quirky, display impact, friendly branding, playful tone, casual readability, rounded, soft, bulky, cartoonish, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and broadly curved bowls. Corners are softened and terminals tend to finish bluntly, creating a solid, sticker-like silhouette. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) and generous counters that help keep the dense weight readable. Overall rhythm is slightly bouncy, with subtle irregularity in stroke angles and widths that lends a hand-cut, lively feel without becoming a true script or brush style.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, display headlines, product packaging, and logo or wordmark work where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It also fits children’s content, casual branding, and social graphics where bold shapes need to read quickly at a glance.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward comic and kid-friendly rather than corporate or technical. Its soft geometry and thick, confident shapes read as warm, informal, and attention-grabbing—more fun headline energy than neutral UI text.
The design appears intended as a bold display sans that prioritizes personality and immediacy. Rounded construction and simplified, single-storey lowercase forms aim for a cheerful, informal look with strong legibility at larger sizes.
The numerals are bold and simplified with strong, rounded forms that match the letterweight; the 8 and 9 are especially compact and dark. In the sample text, the texture stays even at large sizes, producing a strong black presence and a playful horizontal flow.