Sans Normal Lanuv 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Manifestor' by Stawix, 'Fonetika' by Tokotype, and 'Lens Grotesk' by Typedepot (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, dynamic, visual impact, motion, modern branding, friendly strength, rounded, oblique, soft corners, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smoothly rounded shapes. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and strong silhouettes. Curves are built from clean circular/elliptical forms, and joins are sturdy and slightly softened, keeping corners from feeling sharp despite the weight. Spacing and rhythm read as contemporary and display-oriented, with numerals matching the same bold, rounded construction.
Best suited for large-scale typography where impact is the priority—headlines, posters, bold brand marks, and attention-grabbing advertising. It can work for short subheads or callouts in UI and packaging, but the heavy color and tight inner spaces suggest avoiding long body copy at small sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, leaning sporty and promotional. Its forward slant and stout forms create a sense of speed and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps the voice approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a contemporary, rounded sans structure and a built-in sense of motion from the oblique stance. It prioritizes immediacy, clarity at display sizes, and a friendly-but-strong personality for branding and promotional contexts.
Uppercase characters maintain broad, simple forms with uniform stroke presence, and the lowercase shows a similarly robust, rounded construction that stays legible at larger sizes. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, reinforcing a cohesive forward motion in text settings.