Sans Normal Aglub 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Mynor' by The Northern Block, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, ui labels, signage, packaging, utilitarian, modern, clean, neutral, sturdy, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern utility, condensed, grotesque, monolinear, compact, square-shouldered.
A compact sans with heavy, even strokes and a clearly condensed footprint. Curves are smooth and controlled, with broadly rounded bowls and corners that read slightly squared-off in places, giving the forms a sturdy, engineered feel. Counters are modest and apertures tend toward the closed side, while terminals are mostly flat and straightforward. Uppercase shapes are simple and geometric-leaning, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, no-nonsense rhythm with a standard double-storey a and single-storey g.
Well-suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and display sizes where a dense, impactful texture is useful. The condensed proportions make it a good fit for space-constrained applications such as UI labels, navigation, and signage, as well as packaging or editorial titling where compact emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is practical and contemporary, prioritizing clarity and efficiency over personality-driven detailing. Its dense color and compact proportions create a confident, workmanlike presence that feels at home in functional, information-forward contexts.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, condensed workhorse sans: strong, space-efficient, and visually consistent for modern communication. It aims to deliver bold emphasis and high presence without relying on decorative features.
The numerals follow the same compact, sturdy construction, with curves kept tight and widths controlled to fit dense settings. Across the sample text, word shapes remain stable and evenly weighted, producing a strong typographic “block” that emphasizes structure and consistency.