Sans Normal Myben 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronica Pro' by Mostardesign; 'Loew', 'Loew Next', and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block; and 'Gymkhana' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, retro, punchy, playful, display impact, friendly tone, retro modernity, brand clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, generous counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, tightly engineered feel. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with smooth joins and slightly softened terminals, while verticals and horizontals stay solid and consistent for strong color on the page. Counters are generous but apertures tend toward the closed side, giving letters a dense, poster-ready rhythm. The lowercase uses single-storey a and g, with a short-shouldered r and a straightforward t, reinforcing a simple, geometric construction.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense texture and rounded geometry can deliver impact—such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and short-form marketing copy. It can work for brief UI labels or signage where a friendly, emphatic voice is desired, but its heavy mass is less optimized for long reading passages.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a retro-influenced, headline-forward presence. Its rounded geometry and sturdy shapes read as friendly and energetic rather than technical, making it feel suited to upbeat branding and attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a strong, modern-retro display voice with simple geometric letterforms, high presence, and approachable rounded shapes. It prioritizes instant recognizability and visual punch while keeping forms clean and consistent for branding use.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and stable, while the lowercase keeps legibility through open, circular bowls and clear differentiation in key shapes like a, g, and e. Numerals are similarly hefty and rounded, maintaining consistent weight and presence in mixed text.