Sans Normal Ipmef 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Maver' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Garet' by Type Forward, and 'Codec Pro' and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, playful, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, impact, energy, approachability, retro flavor, signage, slanted, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, bouncy.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with inflated, rounded forms and softened corners. Strokes are chunky with compact interior counters and a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm that keeps the shapes from feeling purely geometric. Terminals tend to be blunt and curved rather than sharply sheared, and curves dominate over straight segments, giving letters a swollen, cushiony silhouette. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, sturdy build, with short extenders and a dense overall color that reads as a bold display face.
Best suited to display typography where weight and personality are an advantage: headlines, posters, splashy marketing, packaging, and logo/wordmark-style branding. It also fits energetic themes such as sports graphics, event promotions, and playful retail signage where a bold, friendly slant helps drive momentum.
The font projects a lively, energetic tone with a playful swagger. Its slanted stance and rounded massing evoke retro signage and sporty branding, balancing friendliness with assertiveness. The overall impression is loud, fun, and attention-seeking rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a friendly, rounded voice, combining a forward-leaning stance with thick, compact forms for high-impact display use. The slightly irregular shaping suggests a preference for warmth and character over strict neutrality.
In text settings the dense letterfit and small counters create strong impact at larger sizes, while fine interior details can visually close up as size decreases. Curved letters (like O/C/S) feel especially full and buoyant, reinforcing the font’s rounded, cartoon-adjacent personality.