Sans Normal Lykop 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Majorant' by Emtype Foundry, 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, and 'Grold' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, playful, punchy, retro, energetic, impact, momentum, bold branding, friendly strength, slanted, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, compact counters. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with smooth curves paired with crisp, angled terminals that create a subtly aerodynamic feel. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey forms (notably a, g) and short ascenders/descenders relative to the body, while the uppercase stays wide and stable with large interior spaces. Numerals are chunky and highly graphic, designed to read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for bold subheads or short captions where strong presence and quick recognition matter more than extended reading comfort.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-driven presence. The slant and bulky shapes add momentum and attitude, while the rounded construction keeps it friendly and approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed as a display sans that emphasizes speed, strength, and immediacy. The combination of wide, rounded forms with a consistent slant suggests an intention to deliver bold, contemporary impact with a playful, retro-leaning athletic edge.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and massed, producing dense word shapes that amplify impact. Curves stay smooth and consistent across letters, and the angled cuts on strokes and joins give the face a distinctive, dynamic rhythm in longer lines.