Sans Normal Malaz 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'Vinila' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, impact, momentum, display emphasis, modern branding, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact, soft terminals.
A heavy, slanted sans with wide, blocky construction and strongly rounded outside curves. Strokes are consistently thick with subtly eased joins, giving counters a soft, inflated feel rather than sharp mechanical geometry. The italic angle is pronounced, and many forms show slightly asymmetric shaping to preserve balance under slant, with broad bowls and sturdy horizontal elements that keep the silhouette stable at large sizes. Numerals are similarly robust, with simple, high-impact shapes and minimal interior detailing.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display settings such as headlines, posters, promotional graphics, sports-themed branding, and packaging where bold, slanted letterforms can convey motion and impact. It can also work for short UI or social ad copy when a strong, energetic voice is needed, but its dense weight suggests avoiding long passages of small text.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with a fast, forward-leaning rhythm that reads as energetic and competitive. Its rounded massing keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, combining boldness with a friendly, contemporary presence.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact display italic: maximizing presence through thick strokes and wide proportions while maintaining friendliness via rounded contours. It prioritizes punchy word shapes and a sense of speed for branding and promotional typography.
In the samples, the strong weight and slant create dense word images and short-term patterns; spacing appears tuned for display, with tight internal counters and prominent black shapes. The design favors clarity through large, simple forms over fine detail, which helps it hold together in headlines while emphasizing momentum.