Sans Normal Lulab 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Zin Sans' by CarnokyType; 'Miura' by DSType; 'Acto', 'Breno', 'Certo Sans', and 'Global' by Monotype; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Identa' by Sudtipos; and 'Without Sans' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, punchy, friendly, energetic, retro, display impact, express speed, friendly strength, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, slanted, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded geometry and softly squared corners. Strokes are thick and consistent, with compact internal counters and smooth, continuous curves that keep forms sturdy at display sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” short ascenders/descenders relative to the body, and an overall forward-leaning rhythm. Figures are broad and blocky with simple construction and clear silhouettes, matching the letters’ robust, rounded structure.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact is desired—posters, promotional graphics, sports-themed branding, packaging, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for large UI labels or signage when a friendly but forceful voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a friendly, approachable softness from the rounded forms. The forward slant adds motion and urgency, giving it a sporty, promotional feel that reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
This font appears designed to deliver strong display presence with a modern, rounded sans structure and a built-in sense of speed from its slant. The emphasis is on immediate legibility, compact counters, and a confident, energetic voice for marketing and branding contexts.
The design favors strong silhouettes and dense spacing, creating a dark, impactful text color. Curved joins and rounded terminals help prevent the heavy weight from feeling overly rigid, while the italic angle keeps lines lively in headlines.