Sans Normal Lykav 23 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Code Next' and 'Mont' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, modern, impact, momentum, approachability, display, rounded, slanted, blocky, compact, friendly.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and a compact internal rhythm. Counters are small and tightly enclosed in letters like a, e, and o, while curves stay smooth and continuous, giving the design a soft-edged, inflated feel despite its mass. Terminals are clean and blunt, diagonals are sturdy, and round letters keep a fairly even, circular geometry. The overall spacing reads snug and dense, which amplifies the bold silhouette and creates strong word shapes at larger sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact and momentum are priorities: headlines, posters, hero banners, and bold brand statements. It can work well for sports and fitness identities, energetic campaigns, packaging, and short callouts where the dense, rounded forms read as confident and modern. For longer passages, it’s likely most comfortable in brief bursts (subheads, labels, emphatic UI moments) rather than continuous text.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that feels sporty and promotional. Its rounded construction adds friendliness, tempering the intensity so it reads more upbeat than aggressive. The result is a contemporary, attention-grabbing voice suited to high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a rounded, approachable geometry and a forward slant that implies speed. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent blackness over fine detail, aiming for a modern, promotional feel that holds up in large, attention-driven applications.
Capitals look built for strong silhouettes rather than delicate detail, and the numerals share the same chunky, rounded construction for consistent color across mixed text. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense spacing may reduce clarity, while at display sizes the shapes feel crisp and graphic.