Sans Normal Jiray 2 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, retro, robust, athletic, impact, approachability, clarity, simplicity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, geometric, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and softly squared curves that keep forms sturdy while avoiding sharp corners. Strokes are uniform and substantial, with compact interior counters and a generally closed, dense color in text. Terminals are clean and blunt, and many curves read as circular or elliptical with a slightly squared finish, creating a stable, engineered rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey shapes where expected (notably a and g), with a clear, prominent dot on i/j and a straightforward, uncluttered construction across the set. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the letters’ solid presence.
Best suited to display settings where impact and clarity matter: headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for packaging and short UI labels when a sturdy, friendly tone is desired, though long passages will read dense due to the heavy color and compact counters.
The overall tone feels confident and approachable, combining a retro, sports-signage sturdiness with friendly roundedness. Its wide stance and dense color give it an assertive voice, while the softened geometry keeps it from feeling harsh or overly technical.
The design appears aimed at delivering a big, confident display voice using simple geometric construction and softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes legibility at large sizes, consistent rhythm, and a strong silhouette that holds up in high-contrast applications.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and tight counters create a strong, poster-like texture, especially in longer lines. The design maintains consistent weight across diagonals and curves, emphasizing uniformity and impact over delicate detail.