Sans Normal Vikaw 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, forward-leaning, modern, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, clarity, modernity, approachability, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded construction and low-contrast strokes. Forms are built from broad curves and flat terminals, with a consistent slant that gives the whole alphabet a unified forward motion. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay clean and even, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are sturdy and simplified. The lowercase is compact and pragmatic, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a q with a clear descending tail; figures are similarly robust with simple, blocky silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, branding marks, and promotional copy where a bold, dynamic presence is needed. It can also work well on packaging and apparel-style graphics, especially where a sporty, forward-moving tone is desirable and short text needs to read with immediate impact.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a contemporary, performance-oriented feel. The steady slant and broad, rounded shapes read as friendly but forceful, making it well suited to messaging that wants speed, motion, or confidence without feeling sharp or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans that communicates motion through an oblique stance while staying approachable via rounded geometry. It prioritizes clear, simplified silhouettes and consistent stroke behavior to maintain strong readability in large sizes and punchy marketing settings.
A noticeable feature is the strong rightward emphasis created by the oblique angle paired with wide, rounded bowls, which keeps the texture dense and impactful at display sizes. Punctuation and basic symbols shown in the sample text match the same heavy, straightforward drawing, supporting a cohesive typographic voice in short phrases and headings.