Sans Normal Lyral 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Cynosure' by Device, 'Eurotypo Sans' by Eurotypo, 'Passenger Sans' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional ads, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, attention, branding, display, oblique, rounded, compact, punchy, smooth.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded contours and compact interior spaces. Strokes are broadly uniform with gently modulated curves, giving the letters a smooth, continuous feel rather than sharp mechanical edges. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are relatively tight (notably in forms like B, 8, and 9), and terminals tend to finish with soft, rounded ends that help the dense weight read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact messaging where its dense weight and strong slant can do the work. It fits well in sports and fitness branding, poster graphics, packaging callouts, and bold promotional typography. For longer text, it will typically perform better at larger sizes with ample line spacing due to its tight counters and dark overall color.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its dark color and smooth, rounded geometry read as contemporary and confident, leaning toward sporty and promotional aesthetics rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning presence, combining rounded construction with a heavy stroke to keep shapes friendly but emphatic. It prioritizes bold visibility and a cohesive, energetic texture across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and block-like, while lowercase maintains the same robust structure with simple, single-storey shapes where applicable. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and slant, producing an even, cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.