Sans Normal Melid 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Noir' by Mindburger Studio, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, playful, punchy, sporty, retro, impact, energy, approachability, display, blocky, rounded, soft corners, chunky, dynamic.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with compact counters, rounded bowls, and broadly chamfered joins that give the shapes a blocky-yet-soft silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend toward flat cuts rather than tapered ends, producing strong, poster-like mass. The character set shows slightly irregular widths and a lively rhythm, with round letters staying quite circular while angular letters use sturdy diagonals and squared-off interior corners. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with prominent apertures and simplified, high-impact forms.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, dynamic voice is needed. It also fits sports or entertainment graphics, packaging callouts, and short promotional copy that benefits from bold presence and motion.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, mixing a friendly roundness with a bold, assertive slant. It feels sporty and attention-grabbing, with a touch of retro display character that reads as fun rather than formal.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines friendly rounded geometry with a pronounced forward slant for a sense of speed. The simplified, chunky shapes prioritize immediate recognition and visual punch over delicate detail.
In text, the dense weight and tight internal spaces make it most effective at larger sizes, where the rounded counters and distinctive cuts stay clear. The italic angle and varied letter widths create a forward-moving texture that emphasizes motion and impact.