Sans Normal Weliy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Core Rhino' by S-Core, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, friendly, energetic, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, motion, display, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, slanted.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are broad and even, with generous curves and minimal modulation, producing compact counters and a sturdy silhouette. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric construction, but with subtly irregular, hand-drawn-like shaping that keeps the rhythm lively. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), round dots on i/j, and a tall, slightly compressed feel in verticals, while the numerals are bold and highly simplified for quick recognition.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display roles such as headlines, posters, branding, and packaging where bold, friendly impact is desired. It can also work for short bursts of copy—taglines, labels, and UI highlights—when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual momentum from the steady slant and rounded corners. It reads as confident and fun rather than formal, echoing mid-century display and sporty sign-painting sensibilities.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, informal voice: a bold, slanted sans that feels lively and approachable while remaining highly legible in display settings.
In text, the dense weight and tight interior spaces make the face feel most comfortable at larger sizes, where its rounded shapes and punchy word images are clearest. The slant is strong enough to add motion without becoming script-like, keeping the texture firmly in sans territory.