Sans Normal Melun 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gezart' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, energetic, sporty, assertive, punchy, playful, impact, motion, headline, emphasis, chunky, rounded, slanted, compact, blocky.
The design uses heavy, rounded sans shapes with a consistent rightward slant and broad proportions. Curves are full and smooth, counters are generous, and terminals are cleanly cut with angled endings that reinforce the italic motion. Overall spacing and rhythm are compact and forceful, producing dense, high-impact word shapes that stay legible at headline sizes.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, packaging, sports and entertainment branding, and attention-forward digital graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or badges where bold emphasis is needed, but its dense weight and slant make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
This typeface feels energetic and assertive, with a sporty, forward-moving tone. Its bold, slanted presence reads as confident and promotional, leaning more toward attention-grabbing display than quiet neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a sense of speed and momentum. Its rounded geometry and strong slant suggest an intention to feel modern and approachable while remaining unmistakably bold in short phrases and titles.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, rounded construction, and the numerals match the same heavy, italicized rhythm. Letters like the single-story “a” and “g,” along with the broad bowls and angled terminals, contribute to a friendly but forceful texture in running text.