Sans Normal Melil 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Danos' by Katatrad, 'Altivo' by Kostic, 'Byker' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo marks, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, comic, impact, motion, approachability, branding, display, rounded, heavy, oblique, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, inflated forms and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes stay largely even, with broad curves and softened terminals that keep the silhouettes smooth and cohesive. Lettershapes favor wide bowls and sturdy verticals, while counters are relatively tight, giving the text a dense, poster-ready color. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with lively diagonals and a consistent, chunky texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where its weight and slant can provide instant emphasis. It works well for sports and leisure branding, promotional posters, packaging callouts, and bold logo wordmarks, especially at medium to large sizes where the tight counters and dense color remain clear.
The font conveys momentum and confidence with a playful, approachable edge. Its thick, rounded shapes read as upbeat and casual, evoking athletic branding and mid-century display lettering without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended as an energetic display sans that combines strong legibility with a friendly, rounded tone. Its oblique construction and hefty forms aim to create motion and impact, making it effective for attention-first typographic applications.
Uppercase characters present strong, simplified geometry, while the lowercase adds personality through round dots and single-storey forms. Numerals are bold and compact, matching the letterweight closely and maintaining a solid, attention-grabbing presence in mixed settings.