Sans Normal Vilin 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, and 'Mentone' by Paragraph (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, dynamic, contemporary, confident, friendly, emphasis, impact, modernity, approachability, oblique, rounded, soft terminals, humanist, compact.
This typeface presents as a slanted, heavy sans with smooth, rounded construction and low stroke modulation. Curves are generously open and the counters stay clear even in the bold weight, while terminals tend to be softly sheared rather than sharply squared. Proportions lean compact with a steady rhythm in text, and the figures match the letters’ sturdy, slightly condensed feel. Overall geometry reads clean and modern, with a consistent rightward emphasis from the oblique stance.
It’s well suited to headlines, branding, and packaging where a strong, energetic sans can carry personality without sacrificing legibility. The oblique stance also works naturally for callouts, promotional lines, and display settings where emphasis and motion are desired.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-moving, balancing a modern, utilitarian clarity with a friendly softness in the curves. It feels confident and active rather than formal, suggesting motion and momentum in headings or short bursts of copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary sans voice with built-in emphasis through slant, combining sturdy forms with approachable rounding for modern display use.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit appear tuned for tight, punchy lines, and the oblique angle adds emphasis without becoming script-like. Round letters maintain an even, calm texture, while diagonals and joins bring extra snap that keeps the voice lively.