Sans Normal Lanuv 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'DuGrotesk' by Dutype Foundry, 'Urania' by Hoftype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Heltar' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports identity, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, motion, emphasis, approachability, rounded, geometric, slanted, punchy, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Counters are open and fairly generous for the weight, with broad curves in C/O/Q and sturdy verticals in H/N. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and the overall rhythm is compact and forward-leaning without feeling condensed. Lowercase forms read as simple and contemporary, with single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and a straightforward, sturdy numeral set.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where a strong, energetic presence is desired. It works well for sports and fitness identities, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold UI moments where emphasis and immediacy matter more than long-form reading.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, projecting momentum and confidence. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the pronounced slant adds a sporty, dynamic feel suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
This font appears designed to deliver a modern, high-impact voice with a friendly edge—combining geometric roundness for approachability with a strong slant for speed and emphasis.
The sample text shows strong color on the page and clear word shapes at display sizes, with the slant giving a consistent forward motion across lines. The figures are robust and highly legible, matching the same rounded, geometric logic as the letters.