Sans Normal Lubam 23 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Nebula' by Brink, 'Rawson' by Latinotype, 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry, 'Glot Round' by Wordshape, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, playful, friendly, energetic, sporty, retro, impact, approachability, youthful, motion, bold branding, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced forward slant and softly squared terminals. The strokes stay broadly uniform, with generous curves and compact interior counters that create a dense, punchy texture. Letterforms lean toward circular construction (notably in C, O, and Q), while diagonals in K, V, W, X, and Y are thick and steady, giving a sturdy rhythm. Numerals are similarly robust and simple, maintaining the same chunky proportions and smooth curvature.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. Its chunky shapes and forward lean also fit sporty or youthful themes, where legibility at display sizes and strong visual presence are priorities.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lively, “in-motion” feel from the consistent slant and buoyant curves. It reads as casual and confident rather than formal, evoking retro display lettering and sporty headline styles.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded voice—combining a bold, compact texture with an energetic slant for attention-grabbing display typography.
The bold mass and tight counters make it visually strong at larger sizes, while the slanted stance adds momentum and emphasis. Round punctuation-like forms and the single-story lowercase shapes reinforce the informal, friendly character.