Sans Normal Lykoh 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Nebula' by Brink, 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Centra No. 1' and 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, sporty, loud, playful, confident, energetic, impact, motion, approachability, display clarity, branding, rounded, soft corners, blocky, slanted, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and terminals tend toward blunt cuts with softened corners. The geometry leans on circles and ovals (notably in O, C, Q, and the bowls), while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Z create a strong sense of motion. Spacing feels sturdy and compact in text, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display work such as headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. It also fits energetic branding contexts—especially sports, entertainment, and packaging—where compact, high-contrast-in-size letterforms need to stay legible at a glance.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, poster-like presence. Its slant and mass read as fast and assertive, while the rounded bowls keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded construction, pairing a strong slanted stance with simplified, geometric shapes for quick recognition in display typography.
Uppercase shapes are robust and uniform, and lowercase letters maintain a simplified, single-storey feel where applicable (e.g., a, g), reinforcing an informal, contemporary voice. Numerals are equally weighty and rounded, designed to hold attention in short strings and large settings.