Sans Normal Bave 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Marche' by Colophon Foundry, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Modal' and 'Modal Stencil' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, friendly, retro, loud, casual, impact, approachability, motion, display, youthful, rounded, soft corners, slanted, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent left-leaning slant and compact, chunky shapes. Strokes are broadly uniform with softened corners and generous curves, producing smooth bowls and sturdy stems. The forms feel slightly irregular in rhythm—some glyphs appear subtly squeezed or expanded—adding a hand-cut, poster-like texture while keeping counters open enough for clarity. Numerals and capitals are especially blocky and stable, while the lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey construction with a straightforward, utilitarian feel.
Best suited to large sizes where its weight and rounded silhouettes can deliver strong impact—posters, headlines, logo lockups, packaging, and playful promotional graphics. It can also work for short bursts of copy (calls to action, labels, signage), but its dense color and slanted stance are most effective when used sparingly rather than for long reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a buoyant slant that reads energetic and a little cheeky. Its exaggerated weight and rounded construction create a friendly, approachable voice suited to attention-grabbing messages rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to provide an attention-forward, friendly sans voice with a dynamic slant and soft, approachable curves. It prioritizes bold presence and characterful rhythm over strict neutrality, aiming for immediate readability and a distinctive, fun personality in display settings.
The slant and soft geometry give the font a sense of motion, and the letterspacing in the sample text shows it can form dense, impactful word shapes. Round characters like O, Q, and 8 are notably full and dark, contributing to strong color on the page; diagonals and joins in letters like K, N, and W keep a bold, simplified structure.