Sans Normal Lyban 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gezart' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' and 'Neue Kabel' by Linotype, 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display ui, sporty, energetic, punchy, modern, playful, impact, momentum, modern branding, display emphasis, approachable strength, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact, friendly.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded contours and smoothly finished terminals. The forms are built from broad, even strokes with little visible modulation, giving it a solid, blocky color on the page. Counters are relatively compact (notably in C, S, e, and a), and joins are sturdy, producing a dense rhythm in text. Several letters show angled cuts and slightly dynamic geometry (e.g., the wedge-like joins in K and the diagonal energy in v/w/x), reinforcing the forward-leaning stance.
Best suited to display settings where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for short UI labels or promotional text when ample size and spacing are available, but it is most convincing when used in brief bursts rather than long reading passages.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, with a sporty, headline-driven presence. Rounded shapes keep it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, contemporary edge that reads as confident and upbeat rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended as a bold, contemporary display sans that communicates speed and confidence through its consistent slant, rounded construction, and dense typographic color. Its simplified, sturdy shapes suggest a focus on immediate legibility and strong brand presence in high-contrast, attention-led layouts.
At larger sizes the weight and slant create strong momentum, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense texture can make words feel compact. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms’ sturdy, poster-like footprint.