Sans Normal Kydiw 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink, 'Infoma' by Stawix, 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, friendly, dynamic, retro, casual, impact, approachability, motion, compactness, readability, rounded, compact, punchy, soft terminals, single-storey.
A compact, slanted sans with rounded, slightly condensed proportions and sturdy strokes. Curves are smooth and full, with soft terminals and minimal modulation, giving letters a solid, even color on the page. The uppercase shows broad, simplified shapes (notably a circular O and a G with a short horizontal bar), while the lowercase uses single-storey forms (a and g) and a short, sturdy t with a rounded crossbar. Numerals are weighty and rounded, with an open, curved 2 and a sturdy, geometric 7, matching the overall blunt, energetic rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work well for branding and packaging that benefit from a friendly, sporty tone, and for UI accents or labels when used at sizes that preserve its tight spacing and rounded details.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty forward lean with friendly rounded forms. It reads as informal and confident rather than technical, with a mild retro feel that suits lively, headline-driven typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable display sans with an inherently slanted, energetic stance, balancing robust stroke weight with softened, rounded geometry for a more approachable character.
Spacing appears on the tighter side, which reinforces a compact, impactful texture in lines of text. The italic construction feels built-in rather than simply skewed, with consistent slant across caps, lowercase, and figures.