Sans Normal Lalab 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Hackman' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, playful, punchy, retro, casual, attention grabbing, friendly impact, dynamic display, sport branding, modern retro, rounded, slanted, soft corners, heavy weight, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded, inflated shapes and smoothly curved joins. Letterforms are broad and sturdy with compact internal counters, giving a dense, high-impact color on the line. Terminals tend to be softly blunted rather than sharply cut, and curves dominate over hard angles even in diagonals, producing an overall “molded” silhouette. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in feel, with simplified construction and generous, friendly curves that keep the texture cohesive in both caps and lowercase.
This font is well suited to short, prominent copy such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a bold, energetic presence is desired. It can also work for sporty branding, casual advertising, and display settings where legibility at large sizes and a lively, friendly texture are more important than long-form reading comfort.
The tone is bold and upbeat, leaning sporty and playful rather than formal. Its slant and chunky curves create a sense of motion and friendliness, with a mildly retro, headline-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines a strong, condensed-density silhouette with rounded, approachable forms and a forward-leaning stance. Its construction emphasizes immediate visibility and a contemporary-sporty feel while maintaining simple, consistent shapes across the set.
In text, the thick strokes and tight counters prioritize impact over delicacy, so the face reads best when given ample size and breathing room. Numerals match the same rounded, weighty construction, reinforcing a consistent, attention-grabbing voice across letters and figures.