Sans Normal Jelab 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, contemporary, playful, impact, speed, modernity, friendliness, simplicity, rounded, geometric, slanted, compact spacing, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad proportions and rounded, geometric construction. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with softened terminals and generously curved bowls that keep counters open even at large weight. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a forward-tilting rhythm; widths vary by glyph but maintain an overall wide stance. Numerals are sturdy and simplified, matching the letterforms’ smooth curves and thick joins for a cohesive, high-impact texture.
Best suited for display applications where impact and momentum are desirable: headlines, large-scale posters, brand marks, event graphics, and energetic packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when set with comfortable tracking, but it is not optimized for long-form reading.
The overall tone feels fast and punchy, with a friendly softness from the rounded shapes. Its strong mass and consistent slant give it a confident, action-oriented voice that reads as modern and sporty rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a streamlined, contemporary look, combining a consistent italic posture with rounded geometric forms for a bold, modern display voice.
At text sizes the tight, bold texture and persistent slant can reduce letter differentiation, while at display sizes the clean curves and wide silhouettes become the main feature. The design’s rounded geometry helps prevent the weight from feeling harsh, keeping it approachable despite its intensity.