Sans Normal Lyreh 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Trust Sans' by Lechuga Type, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, dynamic, impact, motion, attention, approachability, display, slanted, soft terminals, rounded, compact counters, blocky.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Curves are full and rounded, while joins and terminals stay blunt and clean, giving the letterforms a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. Bowls and counters are relatively tight, and the lowercase shows single-storey forms with simple, geometric construction. The overall texture is dense and energetic, with consistent stroke behavior and a forward-leaning stance that emphasizes motion.
This font performs best at large sizes where its bold shapes and slanted momentum can carry titles, posters, and promotional messaging. It’s well-suited to sports and event branding, energetic packaging, and high-impact signage where quick recognition matters more than quiet text rhythm. Short to medium lines of copy can work when set with generous spacing.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly energetic, athletic feel. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, while the strong slant and massing add urgency and impact. The result reads as playful-retro and attention-seeking, suited to expressive display settings.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, italicized display sans that combines geometric roundness with muscular weight. It prioritizes immediacy and personality, aiming to project motion and confidence while staying friendly through softened curves and simple, modern letter construction.
Uppercase forms feel stable and blocky, while the lowercase introduces slightly more bounce and softness, creating a lively mixed-case voice. Numerals match the weight and slant, with rounded shapes and sturdy diagonals that keep them cohesive in headlines.