Sans Normal Lylap 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Vinila' by Plau, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Hofmann Grotesk' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, modern, confident, impact, motion, attention, bold branding, display clarity, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, upright terminals.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded, sturdy curves. Strokes are broadly uniform, with smooth, circular counters in letters like O and C and dense, closed shapes in B and 8. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and many joins and terminals are cut with simple, straight edges, giving the forms a brisk, engineered feel. Spacing appears tight in text, emphasizing a strong, continuous rhythm and a solid typographic color.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, logotypes, product packaging, and sports or entertainment branding. It can also work for callouts and UI labels where a bold, condensed-feeling emphasis is needed, though long paragraphs may appear visually dense.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, combining a sporty slant with friendly roundness. It reads as contemporary and attention-grabbing, suitable for designs that need impact and momentum rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, sans construction, using a steady slant and rounded geometry to project speed and confidence while maintaining straightforward readability.
Uppercase forms feel especially compact and powerful, while lowercase keeps the same weight and slant for a unified texture. Numerals are stout and highly legible at display sizes, with strong silhouettes and minimal interior detailing.