Sans Normal Lyloy 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Mirai' by GT&CANARY, 'Qualion' by ROHH, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, and 'TT Commons Classic' and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, assertive, playful, retro, friendly, attention, momentum, approachability, impact, headline use, oblique, chunky, rounded, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and large, rounded counters. Strokes stay consistently thick with softly squared terminals and minimal modulation, giving the forms a sturdy, blocklike presence. Curves are smooth and inflated, while joins and diagonals are simplified and punchy; spacing feels relatively tight, reinforcing a dense, headline-ready color. Numerals and capitals match the same robust, rounded construction for a highly uniform overall texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold brand marks where mass and momentum are desired. It also fits sporty or casual identities, packaging callouts, and social graphics that benefit from a dense, energetic typographic voice. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes where the shapes can breathe.
The tone is energetic and confident, with a slightly playful, retro-leaning boldness. Its slanted stance adds momentum and urgency, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable rather than severe. Overall it reads as loud, friendly, and built for attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometric feel, pairing substantial weight with an oblique slant to suggest speed and drive. Its consistent stroke behavior and simplified construction prioritize clarity and punch over delicacy.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create forward motion without becoming script-like. Large apertures and counters help maintain recognizable letterforms at display sizes, but the thick strokes and compact spacing produce a strong, dark typographic mass.