Sans Normal Lilab 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, impact, speed, emphasis, branding, headline strength, oblique, rounded, compact, blocky, smooth.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and broadly rounded curves. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, producing a dense, dark color on the page. Letterforms favor simple geometric construction—round counters in C/G/O and sturdy verticals—while terminals are clean and mostly squared-off with subtly softened corners. The overall rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, with broad, stable shapes and minimal detailing.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where weight and slant can carry emphasis: headlines, campaign graphics, sports and outdoor branding, packaging callouts, and social media promos. It can work for brief subheads and UI highlight text when strong hierarchy is needed, but the dense weight is most effective at larger sizes.
The slanted, high-impact silhouette gives the face a fast, assertive tone associated with motion and emphasis. Its blunt, rounded geometry feels contemporary and utilitarian rather than delicate, projecting confidence and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, modern sans structure—combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded, sturdy forms for an energetic, attention-grabbing voice.
Capitals read especially strong and poster-like, while lowercase retains a robust, straightforward structure that stays legible at larger display sizes. Numerals are similarly bold and open, matching the letterforms’ compact, athletic stance.