Sans Normal Karos 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Actay' and 'Canava Grotesk' by Arodora Type, 'Nexa' by Fontfabric, 'Cabira' by Hurufatfont, 'Kinetika' by Monotype, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, and 'Mazzard' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, loud, attention, motion, impact, modernity, clarity, geometric, rounded, oblique, heavy, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing strong color and a steady rhythm across text. Counters are open and broadly shaped, with circular and oval forms dominating (notably in O, C, and lowercase bowls), while terminals are clean and blunt. The slant is pronounced enough to create forward motion, but the letterforms remain stable and legible, with straightforward joins and a generally uniform texture from caps through numerals.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where impact and momentum matter. It can work effectively in branding and packaging systems that need a modern, athletic feel, and it performs best when given generous spacing and sizes that let its broad shapes breathe.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning stance that reads as fast, active, and contemporary. Its weight and width give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to punchy messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-energy sans voice by combining wide, rounded geometry with a strong oblique angle. The emphasis is on bold presence and quick readability in display contexts, prioritizing a unified, forceful texture over delicate detail.
In the sample text, the bold oblique texture holds together well at display sizes, creating a cohesive, high-impact block. Numerals appear sturdy and clear, matching the rounded, geometric feel of the letters and maintaining consistent weight and slant across the set.