Sans Normal Melas 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 'Altivo' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, punchy, retro, sporty, cartoonish, attention grabbing, friendly impact, dynamic motion, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, compact counters, forward-leaning.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded geometry and soft, slightly blunted terminals. Forms are built from broad curves and thick strokes, with compact counters and a gently bouncing baseline feel created by asymmetric shapes and angled joins. The uppercase reads as blocky and sturdy, while the lowercase leans more bulbous and energetic, with single-storey constructions and tight apertures that emphasize mass and impact. Numerals match the overall heft and tilt, staying chunky and simplified for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and punchy brand marks. It also fits packaging and label design where a friendly, energetic voice is needed, and can work well for sports or youth-oriented branding when set large.
The overall tone is upbeat and assertive, with a lively, comedic energy that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing contexts. Its rounded heft and jaunty slant suggest retro advertising and sporty display lettering, projecting friendliness more than seriousness.
This design appears intended as a bold display sans that prioritizes personality and instant visibility. The rounded, inflated shapes and consistent forward slant aim to create motion and warmth while maintaining strong, simple silhouettes for quick recognition.
Spacing appears intentionally snug for dense, poster-like setting, and the tilted rhythm gives lines a sense of motion. The thick strokes and small interior spaces mean it will reward generous sizing and careful tracking when used in longer phrases.