Sans Normal Robod 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Fact' by ParaType; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, confident, loud, modern, playful, impact, motion, display, branding, legibility, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact apertures. Letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant and use rounded curves paired with chunky, flattened terminals, giving counters a slightly pinched, athletic feel. Strokes show subtle modulation from the slant, but overall read as solid, dark shapes with tight interior spaces and sturdy joins. Lowercase forms are simplified and robust (single-storey a and g), and the numerals match the same blunt, wide-stance construction for strong visual uniformity.
This font performs best in large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, and short callouts where its heavy, slanted forms can read clearly and project energy. It’s well suited to sports and fitness branding, event promotions, packaging, and punchy logo wordmarks. For paragraphs, it will be more effective in brief bursts or as an accent style rather than continuous text.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-driving, sporty momentum. Its bold, rounded massing feels friendly rather than severe, while the strong slant adds urgency and motion. The result is attention-grabbing and contemporary, suited to messages that want to feel dynamic and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of motion: wide, weighty shapes and rounded construction create a bold presence, while the oblique angle signals speed and modernity. The simplified, sturdy glyph set suggests a focus on consistent, high-energy display typography rather than delicate detail.
Spacing appears generous enough for display use, but the very tight counters and thick joins make small sizes more prone to filling in, especially in letters like e, a, s, and 8. The slanted geometry creates a fast rhythm in longer lines, which works best when line length and leading are controlled.