Sans Normal Lymom 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fact' by ParaType and 'Core Sans B', 'Core Sans BR', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, punchy, playful, confident, impact, motion, attention, headline, rounded, oblique, heavy, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, slightly squarish curves and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are broadly consistent in thickness, with softened joins and counters that stay open enough for large-size readability. The italic slant is pronounced and steady across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the alphabet a forward-leaning, accelerated feel. Forms favor sturdy geometry over precision—round letters are more oval than circular, terminals are blunt, and the overall texture reads dense and emphatic.
Best used for bold headlines, short emphatic statements, and large-scale branding where the slant and mass can create momentum. It fits energetic contexts such as sports, entertainment, product packaging, and promotional graphics, and works especially well when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to keep the heavy texture from feeling crowded.
The tone is fast, loud, and upbeat, with a sporty headline presence that feels assertive without becoming harsh. Its rounded construction adds a friendly, approachable edge, while the strong slant suggests motion and urgency—well suited to attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a smooth, rounded voice, combining strong geometric forms and a consistent oblique angle to communicate speed and confidence in display typography.
Uppercase shapes feel particularly blocky and stable, while lowercase introduces more bounce through round bowls and simplified apertures. Numerals match the weight and slant closely, maintaining the same dense color and signage-like clarity in display settings.