Sans Normal Lykoh 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype and 'Creo', 'Geliat', and 'Goldbill' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, playful, assertive, retro, impact, motion, display, approachability, oblique, rounded, soft-cornered, compact counters, bouncy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, softly blunted terminals and generously curved bowls. The letterforms emphasize broad, smooth strokes with minimal modulation, producing dense interior counters and strong silhouettes. Proportions feel expansive and display-oriented, with a prominent x-height and short extenders that keep lowercase tightly packed. Curves and joins are simplified and sturdy, and the overall rhythm reads as punchy and uniform across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for big, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, and campaign graphics where its weight and slant can carry the layout. It also works well for logos, packaging callouts, and sporty or entertainment-oriented branding that benefits from an energetic, friendly voice. In longer passages it will read as dense and dominant, so it’s most effective in short bursts and display copy.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly roundness that keeps the weight from feeling harsh. Its oblique stance adds motion and urgency, giving it a sporty, action-forward personality. The shapes also suggest a mild retro flavor, reminiscent of headline lettering used in posters and athletic branding.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines strong mass with approachable roundness. The oblique construction and compact counters suggest a focus on movement, emphasis, and quick recognition in promotional and branded contexts.
Circular forms like O/0/8 are notably compact inside, enhancing the ink-heavy look at large sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g and a straightforward, geometric construction that prioritizes impact over delicacy. Numerals match the letter weight and slant closely, reinforcing a consistent, branded texture in mixed text.