Sans Normal Libud 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream; 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype; 'Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype; and 'FreeSet' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, sporty, assertive, dynamic, modern, punchy, attention grabbing, display impact, speed cue, brand emphasis, modern utility, oblique, rounded, compact, blocky, high impact.
A heavy oblique sans with compact proportions and broad, rounded strokes. Curves are smooth and full, with large counters in forms like O and e, while diagonals (N, V, W, x) emphasize speed and direction. Terminals are mostly clean and squared-off, and the overall rhythm is tight with sturdy, uniform-looking stroke density that holds together well in large, bold settings. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, designed to read as solid shapes rather than delicate constructions.
Best suited for high-impact display uses such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and promotional graphics where the slanted weight can convey motion. It also works well for sports or fitness-oriented branding and short bursts of text like banners, labels, and social graphics.
The font projects motion and confidence, with an energetic, forward-leaning stance. Its bold, rounded geometry reads as contemporary and sporty, giving headlines an urgent, promotional tone without feeling sharp or aggressive.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a clean, contemporary sans structure, pairing a strong oblique angle with rounded geometry for a fast, energetic voice. The sturdy construction suggests a focus on attention-grabbing readability in display contexts rather than delicate typographic nuance.
Uppercase forms are strong and geometric, while the lowercase keeps the same mass and slant for a consistent texture in paragraphs. The oblique angle and wide curves make the word shapes feel fast and compact, especially in all-caps and short phrases.