Sans Normal Walid 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, branding, friendly, quirky, playful, casual, hand-drawn, approachability, personality, informality, readability, compactness, rounded, soft, bouncy, idiosyncratic, monolinear.
This typeface uses simplified, mostly monolinear strokes with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular curves. Proportions are narrow and vertical, with compact bowls and a noticeably tall ascender/descender feel relative to the lowercase. Letterforms mix straight stems with circular and oval counters, producing a slightly wobbly, humanized rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Numerals and caps follow the same spare construction, with open shapes and clear interior space that keeps forms legible despite the quirky detailing.
It works best in display roles where its playful irregularities can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly voice. It can also suit short to medium passages in settings like educational or children’s materials, where clarity and warmth matter more than strict neutrality.
The overall tone is light, approachable, and informal, with a subtle hand-made character that reads as cheerful rather than strict. Its narrow stance and rounded finishing give it a friendly, storybook-adjacent personality suited to upbeat messages and personable branding.
The design appears intended to provide a personable sans voice with rounded, slightly hand-drawn nuances—balancing legibility with character. Its narrow build and simple stroke logic suggest a focus on compact, attention-getting typography for cheerful, informal communication.
The font shows intentional idiosyncrasies in curvature and joins, creating a lively texture across words. Round letters like O/Q and curved lowercase forms stay open and readable, while straight-sided capitals (such as E/F/H) keep the set from feeling overly whimsical.