Sans Normal Lakan 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Camphor' and 'SST' by Monotype, and 'Captura Now' and 'Captura Now Core Edition' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, energetic, sporty, confident, contemporary, friendly, emphasis, motion, display impact, modern branding, legibility, rounded, slanted, punchy, compact, smooth.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad, rounded shapes and smoothly curved joins. Strokes are dense and even, with minimal contrast, giving letters a solid, uniform color on the page. Terminals are clean and slightly softened, and the overall construction favors circular bowls and open apertures for clarity. Lowercase forms read straightforwardly with a single-storey a and g, while the numerals are robust and highly legible, with generous counters (notably in 8) and compact, stable proportions.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where impact is the priority—headlines, posters, promotions, and bold brand statements. Its slanted stance and rounded construction make it a natural fit for sports, active lifestyle, and contemporary retail packaging, while still remaining clear enough for brief subheads or callouts.
The overall tone is bold and forward-leaning, conveying momentum and assertiveness. Rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe, creating a modern, energetic voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact italic voice with a smooth, rounded skeleton—prioritizing speed, confidence, and readability in large sizes. It balances aggressive weight with friendly curves to remain accessible in branding and promotional contexts.
The strong rightward slant creates a continuous sense of motion in text settings, and the heavy weight produces a prominent texture that holds up well at display sizes. Spacing appears tuned for impact, with tight, compact letterforms that emphasize density and strength.