Sans Normal Rodel 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app banners, playful, sporty, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, motion, display emphasis, brand friendliness, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, compact counters, oblique.
A heavy, rounded sans with an oblique forward slant and softly squared terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many joins and corners are noticeably blunted, producing a cushioned, rubbery silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and oval, with broad, open curves in letters like C, O, and S, and a generally wide stance across the set. The rhythm is lively: bowls and diagonals lean forward, and several forms (notably lowercases like a, e, and g) emphasize smooth, continuous curves over sharp internal angles.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where high impact and quick recognition are priorities. It works particularly well for sports-themed graphics, energetic campaigns, packaging, and bold UI banners, and can be effective for short subheads or callouts when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty, action-oriented feel with a friendly softness. The slant and mass give it urgency and impact, while the rounded finishing keeps it from feeling harsh or technical. It reads as contemporary display lettering with a subtle retro athletic flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a friendly, rounded voice—prioritizing bold presence, motion, and legibility at display sizes. Its oblique stance and softened geometry suggest an emphasis on speed and approachability rather than neutrality or long-form reading.
In longer lines the dense weight and tight counters create a strong, dark texture, making spacing and line breaks important for comfort at smaller sizes. Numerals appear consistent with the rest of the set—bold, rounded, and designed for visibility—supporting attention-grabbing headings and short bursts of text.