Sans Normal Jolud 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Huai' and 'Huai Thai' by Positype, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, retro, confident, punchy, impact, motion, display, emphasis, oblique, heavy, rounded, compact, dynamic.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded bowls and smooth, continuous curves paired with sharply cut terminals. Strokes are broadly even with modest modulation, and the overall silhouette leans forward with a compact, forceful rhythm. Uppercase forms are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement—single‑storey a and g, a lively r, and a flowing m/n—creating a pronounced italic texture. Numerals are bold and curvy with angled starts and tapered cuts that keep counters open and shapes legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, event posters, sports branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logos and wordmarks where a fast, energetic italic presence is desired; for long passages, the dense weight and strong slant are more likely to be used sparingly as emphasis.
The font projects speed and emphasis, with a sporty, poster-like voice that feels assertive and upbeat. Its forward slant and weight give it a kinetic, attention-grabbing tone that reads as retro-leaning without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a slanted, contemporary sans form, combining rounded geometry with sharp, cut terminals to communicate motion and strength. The more expressive lowercase suggests a goal of adding personality while maintaining a cohesive, display-forward voice.
Diagonal cuts and wedge-like joins appear repeatedly (notably in E/F/T and several numerals), giving the design a crisp, engineered edge that contrasts with the rounded construction. Spacing looks tuned for headline settings, where the dark color and slanted forms create a strong, continuous band.