Sans Normal Lakiw 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'Oktah' and 'Oktah Neue' by Groteskly Yours, and 'Transat Text' by Typetanic Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, friendly, modern, punchy, playful, impact, energy, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, geometric, bouncy, compact joins, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, geometric construction and a compact, tightly knit rhythm. Curves read as near-circular in letters like O/C and in the bowls of B/P/R, while straight strokes keep a clean, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt with subtly softened corners, and the counters are relatively open for the weight. The italic is more of a consistent forward lean than a calligraphic modulation, giving the forms a strong, unified direction across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short copy where impact and personality matter—logos, brand marks, packaging, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also work for UI highlights, labels, and wayfinding-style emphasis, but the heavy color and strong slant are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a confident, contemporary presence. Its rounded geometry and pronounced slant add a sporty, upbeat feel that reads as informal but still controlled and professional.
This design appears intended as a high-impact italic sans that combines geometric roundness with a bold, energetic stance. The goal seems to be immediate readability and a friendly modern character, while maintaining consistent, sturdy shapes across the set.
The lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably a and g), reinforcing the casual, geometric voice. Numerals are robust and highly legible at display sizes, with distinctive curves in 2/3/5 and a sturdy, rounded 8/9.