Sans Normal Labab 16 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neptune' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Grava' by Positype, 'Gravita' by TipoType, and 'D Hanna' and 'D Hanna Soft' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, display, modernity, clarity, slanted, rounded, compact apertures, heavy terminals, smooth curves.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes remain largely uniform with minimal contrast, producing sturdy silhouettes and dense counters. The letterforms lean noticeably and use broad, slightly expanded proportions with compact apertures in letters like C, S, and e, which reinforces a bold, poster-ready texture. Uppercase shapes are clean and geometric, while lowercase forms keep simple, single-storey structures and strong, blunt terminals for a cohesive, energetic rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, branding lockups, sports or event graphics, and packaging where strong presence is needed. It can also work for UI banners and promotional callouts, while long-form reading may feel dense due to the heavy color and tighter counters.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and urgency. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly and contemporary, while the heavy color gives it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
This design appears aimed at delivering a modern, energetic sans for display situations, combining rounded geometry with a pronounced slant to communicate speed and confidence. The uniform stroke weight and simplified forms prioritize clarity at large sizes and strong visual branding.
The numerals follow the same rounded, weighty logic and read well at display sizes, maintaining consistent slant and stroke density. The combination of wide set and compact internal space creates a solid typographic block that favors impact over airy detail.