Sans Normal Lyray 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FP København', 'København C', and 'København CS' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, energetic, industrial, friendly, impact, speed, attention, robustness, brand voice, rounded, oblique, punchy, compact counters, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, rounded sans with a strong rightward slant and a broad, low-contrast build. Strokes are smooth and full with soft corners, and many joins show subtle notches and cut-ins that read like pragmatic ink-trap or stamping accommodations at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight (notably in B, a, e, and 8), creating dense black shapes and a compact internal rhythm. The uppercase feels blocky and stable while the lowercase carries more buoyant curves, with single-storey forms and round dots that keep the texture cohesive in larger text.
Best suited to display work where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and bold logo wordmarks. It also works well for short punchy phrases and promotional copy where a dense, energetic texture is a benefit rather than a readability liability.
The overall tone is loud, fast, and confident—more “action headline” than neutral text. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, but the dense weight, slant, and cut-in detailing add a tough, utilitarian edge. The result feels sporty and promotional, with a contemporary, high-impact voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rounded, modern silhouette—pairing a forceful oblique stance with compact counters and sturdy curves to stay legible and cohesive at large sizes. The small cut-ins at joins suggest a focus on robust reproduction in demanding print or screen contexts while retaining a distinctive, branded feel.
Large sizes show distinctive interior shaping and occasional sharp spur-like terminals (especially on diagonals and at joins), which adds character without turning the design into a decorative style. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, with the 0 and 8 particularly compact in their counters, reinforcing the font’s poster-forward color and rhythm.