Sans Normal Nalab 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, confident, playful, chunky, approachable, impact, approachability, display, branding, legibility, soft corners, rounded bowls, big counters, heavy terminals, compact joins.
A heavy, blocky sans with broad proportions and generously rounded curves. Strokes stay essentially uniform, with softened joins and terminals that give the shapes a molded, almost cut-out feel. Counters are large and open (notably in O, P, R, a, e), while apertures tend to be tighter, keeping the overall silhouette dense and sturdy. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and a squat, solid rhythm; the numerals are equally weighty and geometric, with clear, stable footprints.
Best suited to display settings where impact and friendliness matter: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding. It can work for short callouts and signage where quick recognition is needed, especially when paired with ample spacing.
The font reads bold and upbeat, projecting a friendly, extroverted voice rather than a technical or delicate one. Its rounded geometry and thick forms suggest a playful, accessible tone that feels at home in casual, consumer-facing design.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with approachable, rounded geometry—prioritizing bold presence and clear, simple letterforms for attention-grabbing display typography.
The large, consistent shapes create strong color on the page, making the type feel punchy in short bursts. At smaller sizes or in long paragraphs, the dense texture and tight openings may reduce crispness, while at display sizes the rounded construction becomes a defining feature.