Sans Normal Lidal 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Acto' and 'Prelo Pro' by Monotype, and 'PF Centro Sans Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, dynamic, sporty, assertive, upbeat, modern, impact, motion, emphasis, bold branding, display strength, slanted, rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Curves are built from smooth, rounded bowls, while joins and terminals feel blunt and sturdy, giving the letterforms a solid, block-like presence. The stroke behavior is even and consistent, with minimal modulation, and the overall texture reads dense and punchy at display sizes. Uppercase forms are simple and geometric; lowercase is similarly robust, with a single-storey a and g and rounded, weighty numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short messaging where strong emphasis is needed. It can work well for sports-oriented branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold editorial pulls where the dense texture and slanted stance enhance urgency and motion.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-moving, with a strong, confident voice. Its slant and mass convey speed and emphasis, making it feel sporty and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or quiet.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in display contexts while keeping forms simple and geometric for quick recognition. The consistent slant and sturdy shapes suggest an intent toward energetic branding and promotional typography rather than extended small-size reading.
Spacing appears relatively tight for such heavy shapes, producing a strong, dark typographic color. The slant is consistent across letters and numbers, and many forms show slightly squared-off curves that reinforce a utilitarian, high-impact look.