Sans Normal Lyrad 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Familiar Pro' by CheapProFonts, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Breul Grotesk' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, impact, emphasis, speed, display, oblique, compact curves, blunt terminals, rounded bowls, tight spacing.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes stay fairly uniform with slightly softened joins and blunt, sheared terminals that reinforce the forward slant. Round letters (O/C/G) are built from sturdy ovals, while diagonals in A/K/V/W/X are thick and stable, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Numerals are similarly weighty and simplified, designed to read as solid shapes rather than delicate figures.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as headlines, posters, and high-visibility branding. It works well for sports, streetwear, event graphics, and packaging where a loud, compact typographic block is desirable. Use generous size and spacing adjustments if setting longer phrases for improved clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a forward-leaning, competitive feel. Its dense color and sporty slant give it an assertive voice suited to attention-grabbing messages rather than subtle editorial typography.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines wide silhouettes with an oblique posture for speed and emphasis. The simplified forms, blunt terminals, and dense texture suggest a focus on immediate visual punch and strong branding presence.
The combination of wide set characters and strong slant creates prominent word shapes, and the tight apertures/counters make large sizes feel especially solid. In longer lines the heavy rhythm and close spacing can look compressed, emphasizing impact over airiness.