Sans Normal Maliw 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'JHC Mirko' by Jehoo Creative, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, punchy, impact, speed, emphasis, display, oblique, slanted, rounded, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with wide proportions and a strong forward slant. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with rounded bowls and smoothly curved outer contours balanced by crisp, angled terminals and diagonal cuts. Counters are relatively tight, and many joins feel slightly squared-off, creating a sturdy, machined rhythm. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, reading best at larger sizes where its broad letterforms and tight apertures stay clear.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and promotional layouts where strong emphasis and a sense of motion are desired. It can work effectively for sports branding, energetic campaigns, packaging callouts, and bold editorial openers, especially when set with generous line spacing to keep the dense forms from visually closing up.
The font conveys speed and momentum through its pronounced slant and wedge-like terminals, giving it a competitive, high-energy tone. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the dense weight and wide stance add confidence and emphasis. Overall it feels like a contemporary display voice aimed at impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning posture, combining rounded construction with sharp diagonal finishing to suggest motion and strength. Its wide stance and compact counters prioritize presence and punch in display settings.
Uppercase forms appear built from broad, rounded shapes with frequent diagonal detailing, producing a cohesive “leaning forward” silhouette across the alphabet. Numerals share the same wide, weighty construction and compact internal spaces, maintaining a uniform color in mixed alphanumeric settings.