Sans Normal Jikos 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Franklin Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Cosmos' by Berthold, 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Poynter Gothic' by Font Bureau, 'Dialog' by Linotype, and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, confident, dynamic, modern, friendly, impact, momentum, attention, branding, display, slanted, geometric, rounded, chunky, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, geometric construction. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with smooth curves in bowls and counters and clean, open apertures where needed for clarity at display sizes. Terminals are mostly blunt and solid, giving letters a dense, compact feel even as the set runs wide. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and a straightforward rhythm; figures are large and blocky, with an oval-driven 0 and sturdy, simplified shapes across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and other high-impact display applications where strong presence is required. It works well for sports and fitness branding, promotional campaigns, packaging callouts, and bold signage, especially when an energetic, modern tone is desired. For longer passages, it will be most effective in short emphatic lines or large-size statements.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with an athletic, forward-leaning momentum. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel contemporary and promotional. The weight and slant combine to project speed, confidence, and punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, forward-leaning personality. By combining wide proportions, rounded geometric forms, and a strong slant, it aims to read as modern and energetic while remaining clean and legible at display sizes.
In the sample text, the dense color and slanted stance create strong line presence and a pronounced rightward flow. The wide set and heavy strokes make spacing and word shapes feel expansive, favoring short bursts of text over long reading blocks.