Sans Normal Lubis 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermediate JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Lusio' by Larin Type Co, 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, and 'Crunold' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, energetic, punchy, playful, retro, impact, speed, attention, bold branding, display, slanted, rounded, blocky, soft corners, tight apertures.
This typeface presents a heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely monolinear, with rounded curves and subtly softened joins that keep the forms from feeling sharp despite the mass. Curved letters like C, O, and S read as smooth, elliptical shapes, while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Z are sturdy and emphatic. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a rounded, dot-like i/j tittle, and a short-armed t, all contributing to a cohesive, chunky rhythm in text. Numerals are bold and rounded as well, with generous weight and simplified silhouettes suited to impact over fine detail.
This font is best suited to bold headlines, posters, and short statements where its weight and slant can deliver immediate impact. It can also work well for sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a fast, energetic feel. For longer passages, it performs most comfortably in larger sizes where the tight counters and dense texture remain clear.
The overall tone is assertive and high-energy, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its rounded, compact shapes add an approachable, slightly playful quality, keeping the voice friendly rather than aggressive. The result feels well suited to attention-grabbing, contemporary display work with a hint of retro athletic styling.
The design appears intended as an impact-forward italic sans for display typography, combining broad, rounded construction with a strong slant to convey motion. Its simplified, compact forms prioritize silhouette and punch, aiming for quick readability and a confident, contemporary presence in prominent settings.
Spacing appears visually tight in running text, reinforcing a dense, headline-oriented texture. Several apertures (notably in e and a) are relatively closed, which strengthens the solid “ink” presence but favors larger sizes for maximum clarity. The mix of broad forms and strong slant creates a distinctive silhouette that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.