Sans Normal Libud 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe and 'Epoca Pro' and 'Halifax' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, dynamic, punchy, playful, retro, impact, motion, attention, bold branding, display clarity, slanted, rounded, blunt, compact, chunky.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded geometry and blunt terminals, built from broad strokes and generous curves. The letterforms show a forward-leaning rhythm with slightly irregular, lively shaping—counters are compact, joins are smooth, and diagonals feel energized. Curved characters like C, O, S, and 8 read strongly rounded, while straight-sided forms (E, F, T, N) keep sturdy, blocky silhouettes. Numerals are bold and simplified with large interior spaces for the weight, maintaining clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand moments where impact and motion are desirable. It performs well in sports or streetwear-style branding, bold packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where thick shapes and a forward lean help communicate energy. Use with ample spacing and at medium-to-large sizes to preserve clarity in the dense counters.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, action-forward feel driven by the pronounced slant and chunky mass. It also carries a mild retro/cartoon flavor, making it feel friendly rather than severe. The texture is loud and attention-grabbing, suited to bold statements and quick recognition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed and friendliness, combining rounded, approachable forms with a strong forward slant. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and an animated, contemporary display presence over quiet text neutrality.
Uppercase shapes skew toward compact, logo-like silhouettes, while lowercase forms remain highly simplified and sturdy, reinforcing a strong headline texture. The slant is consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive sense of motion even in short words.