Sans Normal Lykum 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Nebula' by Brink, 'Agile Sans' by Fenotype, 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Riveta' by JCFonts, 'Canaro' by René Bieder, and 'Fieldwork' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, playful, punchy, confident, retro, impact, energy, approachability, motion, rounded, heavy, oblique, chunky, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded geometry. Forms are built from full curves and sturdy straight segments with smooth joins, producing a soft, inflated silhouette rather than sharp, chiseled edges. Counters are generally generous for the weight, while terminals and corners stay rounded and consistent, giving the design a cohesive, compact rhythm. The slant is steady across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and the overall color on the page is dense and even.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding lockups, apparel graphics, and packaging where a dense, energetic word shape is an advantage. It can also work for punchy subheads or display text where an oblique, rounded sans look is desired.
The font projects a loud, energetic tone with a friendly, approachable edge. Its rounded massing and forward lean feel sporty and promotional, leaning toward fun, casual confidence rather than formal neutrality.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display sans that combines forward motion with rounded friendliness. Its consistent weight and simplified, sturdy shapes suggest a focus on bold readability and strong visual presence in marketing-oriented typography.
Capitals read blocky and stable with simplified construction, while lowercase maintains the same bold presence with single-storey, rounded shapes that keep texture consistent in paragraphs. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, designed to match the strong typographic color of the letters.