Sans Normal Lykaz 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mohr' by Latinotype, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, 'Performa' by Resistenza, 'Montreal Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Montreal' by TypeShop Collection, 'Merlo Neue' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, energetic, display impact, approachability, motion, retro flavor, headline clarity, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, compact, bouncy.
A heavily weighted italic sans with rounded, inflated forms and softened corners throughout. The letterforms lean consistently to the right and maintain sturdy, low‑contrast strokes with broad curves and minimal internal detail. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving the face a compact, poster-like density, while terminals tend to finish bluntly with gentle rounding. Overall spacing reads slightly tight, producing a bouncy rhythm where round letters feel especially full and squared letters keep a softened, blocky silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and bold signage where its mass and italic energy read quickly. It can also work for playful brand systems and promotional graphics, especially when set with generous leading and moderated line lengths.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly vintage, cartoon-adjacent feel. Its strong slant and chunky shapes create momentum and a sense of fun rather than formality, making text feel lively and inviting.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, rounded voice, combining a strong italic slant with chunky, simplified shapes for attention-grabbing display typography. The consistent softness of corners and low-detail construction suggests an emphasis on bold readability and characterful, modern-retro expressiveness.
The mix of broad curves and softened angles creates clear, high-impact silhouettes at display sizes, while dense counters suggest care with tracking and line length for longer settings. Numerals match the same rounded, weighty construction, helping headlines feel consistent across mixed copy.