Sans Normal Lylot 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rawson' by Latinotype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app splash, sporty, punchy, confident, friendly, retro, impact, motion, approachability, branding, display, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, compact apertures, oblique.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, softly blunted terminals. Curves are full and even, with a low-contrast, single-stroke feel that keeps counters and bowls smooth and uniform. Letters sit on a stable baseline while the slant and wide set create a forward-driving rhythm; spacing reads generous in the uppercase and a bit tighter in the lowercase due to compact apertures. Numerals are sturdy and simplified, matching the overall rounded geometry and bold, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its weight and slant can do the work—posters, event graphics, sports and activewear branding, and bold packaging. It can also serve as an attention-grabbing accent in UI moments like splash screens, banners, and promotional tiles, especially when paired with a calmer text face.
The font communicates energy and momentum without feeling sharp or aggressive. Its rounded shapes and inflated weight give it a friendly, approachable tone, while the oblique stance adds a sporty, action-oriented attitude. Overall it feels upbeat, confident, and slightly retro in the way it prioritizes impact and softness at the same time.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visibility and motion in a friendly, rounded voice. It emphasizes bold, simplified geometry and broad proportions to stay legible at distance while maintaining an approachable character through soft terminals and smooth curves.
Circular forms like O, Q, and 0 are particularly wide and open, reinforcing the expanded feel. Diagonal-heavy letters (K, V, W, X, Y) look strong and stable, and the lowercase shows a lively, compact texture that reads well in short lines of display text.