Sans Normal Ludum 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Duplet Open' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Candid' by Lucas Tillian, 'Madani' by NamelaType, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, app promos, sporty, upbeat, punchy, retro, friendly, impact, momentum, approachability, display, rounded, soft corners, compact, energetic, clean.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded, softly chamfered corners and broadly circular bowls. Strokes stay consistent with minimal modulation, producing a dense, compact color in text. The italics are built into the drawing rather than simply slanted, with diagonals and joins kept sturdy and open. Counters are generous for the weight, and terminals tend to end with smooth, blunt cuts that preserve the rounded feel.
Best suited to attention-grabbing headlines, short slogans, and large-scale typography where its weight and italic motion can carry the message. It works well for branding and packaging that benefits from a sporty, friendly voice, and for digital promos or UI marketing moments where a compact, high-impact style is needed.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining athletic momentum with a friendly, contemporary softness. Its bold presence reads as confident and promotional, while the rounded construction keeps it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a smooth, rounded sans structure and a built-in sense of forward motion. It prioritizes bold visibility and a cohesive, modern display texture over delicate detail, aiming for confident, energetic communication.
Round letters like O, C, and G are notably full and stable, while the diagonal-heavy forms (K, V, W, X, Y) maintain thick, even strokes that reinforce the strong rhythm. Lowercase shapes show simple, single-storey constructions and a clean, uncluttered silhouette that remains legible at display sizes.