Sans Normal Merap 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Back Beat' by Comicraft, 'Hexos' by RantauType, 'Dark Sport' by Sentavio, and 'Inovasi' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, loud, playful, streetwise, impact, speed, attention, display, branding, slanted, chunky, compact, rounded, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact counters and broad, rounded exterior forms. The letterforms are built from thick, low-contrast strokes with softened corners and a slightly squarish rounding, giving a dense, blocky silhouette. Curves are tight and apertures tend to be small, which increases visual weight and makes shapes read as solid, ink-rich masses. The overall rhythm is energetic and right-leaning, with simple, geometric construction and consistent stroke behavior across letters and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and punchy packaging or signage. It can also work for logos or wordmarks where a fast, forceful, forward-leaning voice is desired, while extended text will benefit from generous size and spacing to avoid filling-in.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a strong sense of motion from the pronounced slant and compressed internal space. It feels sporty and attention-grabbing, projecting speed and impact rather than refinement. The bold, compact shapes add a playful, street-sign or headline urgency that reads confidently at a distance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed, combining sturdy, rounded sans forms with a strong italic slant. Its compact interiors and broad silhouettes prioritize bold presence and quick recognition over delicate detail.
The numerals match the letters in their dense, rounded construction, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. The small apertures and tight counters can cause darkening in longer passages, especially at smaller sizes, while larger sizes emphasize the bold, graphic personality.