Sans Normal Lydap 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Grold' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, energetic, modern, confident, impact, motion, legibility, branding, oblique, compact, rounded, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded forms and tightly controlled counters that stay open even at very bold weight. The strokes are largely monolinear, with softened corners and subtly squared terminals that keep the shapes sturdy and compact. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are smooth and circular, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Z lean forward consistently, creating a strong rightward momentum. The lowercase is built with simple, robust shapes; bowls are generous, the single-storey a and g read clearly, and the short, sturdy ascenders and descenders help maintain a dense, blocky texture in words. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, designed for quick recognition in large settings.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where a bold, energetic presence is needed. It can also work well for sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks, especially when set with ample surrounding space to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and athletic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and action. Its thick, rounded construction feels friendly rather than aggressive, making it well suited to upbeat, contemporary branding where impact and clarity are both priorities.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, contemporary sans structure, using a consistent oblique slant and rounded geometry to convey motion while remaining highly legible at large sizes.
The combination of tight internal spacing and strong oblique angle produces a compact word shape and high visual rhythm in headlines. The letterforms favor straightforward geometry over calligraphic nuance, keeping the texture consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.