Sans Normal Arlaz 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cebreja Extra' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, wayfinding, editorial, branding, neutral, modern, technical, clean, friendly, clarity, versatility, neutrality, modernity, legibility, geometric, open, rounded, crisp, unobtrusive.
This typeface presents a clean, geometric sans structure with broad, open counters and smoothly rounded curves. Strokes stay even and steady, with minimal modulation and crisp terminals. Proportions feel slightly expansive, giving letters generous interior space and clear separation, while the lowercase maintains straightforward, single-storey forms and simple joins. Overall spacing and rhythm read calm and uncluttered, supporting consistent word shapes in running text.
It performs well for interface text, product UI, and general-purpose layouts where clarity and steady rhythm are priorities. The roomy shapes and open apertures also make it a good candidate for signage and wayfinding, as well as editorial and brand systems that need a neutral, contemporary sans.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, with a practical, no-nonsense clarity. Rounded geometry softens the voice slightly, keeping it approachable rather than stark. It conveys a modern, utilitarian confidence suited to straightforward communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, everyday sans with geometric underpinnings—optimized for clear reading, consistent texture, and broadly applicable typography across headings and continuous text.
Circular letters like O and Q read as near-elliptical with smooth continuity, and the numerals follow the same simple, legible construction. Diacritics shown (e.g., cedilla) are clearly drawn and visually balanced with the base letters, maintaining the same clean, geometric logic.