Sans Normal Lukaf 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Madani' by NamelaType, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'Mundial Narrow' and 'Rotunda' by TipoType, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, friendly, confident, retro, impact, motion, approachability, display strength, rounded, slanted, compact, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, slanted sans with large, rounded counters and soft, blunted terminals. Strokes stay broadly even, with smooth curves that read as built from simple geometric forms, while joins and corners are slightly softened to avoid sharpness. The italic angle is consistent and energetic, and the overall rhythm is dense and compact, with generous interior space in letters like O, D, and P helping maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where impact matters—posters, promotional graphics, brand marks, and packaging all benefit from its dense, high-presence shapes. It also works well for sports or event identity systems where the slant adds motion and emphasis.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining a sporty forward-lean with approachable, rounded shapes. It feels confident and attention-grabbing without becoming aggressive, making it suitable for energetic, contemporary branding with a hint of retro athletic flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometric construction, using a consistent italic slant to inject motion and urgency. Its sturdy forms and open counters suggest a focus on legibility at larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive, energetic voice.
Figures are robust and highly graphic, with rounded bowls and strong diagonals that keep the set cohesive. The uppercase and lowercase share a consistent width and weight impression, and the punctuation in the sample text matches the same heavy, rounded construction for a uniform page color.