Sans Normal Afkan 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry and 'Lazare Grotesk' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, energetic, impact, emphasis, momentum, modernity, display, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, compact joins.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a strong, even color in words and lines of text. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend toward the closed side, while terminals are clean and largely unadorned. The slant is pronounced and paired with sturdy proportions, giving capitals a broad, forward-leaning stance and lowercase forms that feel tightly constructed and cohesive.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, forward-leaning emphasis is desirable. It can also work effectively in sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and short promotional copy where bold presence and quick readability matter most.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward motion that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its weight and slant create an emphatic voice suited to energetic messaging and confident branding, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to combine geometric cleanliness with an energetic oblique stance, delivering a high-impact sans for modern display typography. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded shaping suggest an aim for clarity and punch in attention-driven settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a dense, high-impact texture across long lines, with the oblique angle providing clear directional rhythm. Figures appear robust and legible at display sizes, matching the letterforms’ compact, rounded construction.