Sans Normal Lygiv 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'PTL Attention' by Primetype, 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, punchy, retro, energetic, confident, impact, speed, attention, branding, display, compact, slanted, rounded, blunt, blocky.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact, rounded counters and blunt terminals. The letterforms feel slightly condensed in their inner space, with smooth, circular bowls (notably in O, C, and e) contrasted by firm, straight-sided joins and diagonally cut endings. Stroke modulation is minimal, keeping a consistent, dense color, while the oblique stance and subtly asymmetrical curves create a lively rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, block-like construction, designed to read as bold silhouettes at display sizes.
This font performs best in headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where its weight and slant can project motion and urgency. It’s well suited to sports branding, event promotions, packaging callouts, and social graphics that need immediate impact. For longer reading, it works more comfortably as display text rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its strong slant and dense shapes suggest speed and impact, while the rounded construction keeps the voice friendly rather than aggressive. The result feels retro-leaning and attention-driven, suited to bold, high-contrast messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and simplified, rounded construction. It emphasizes bold silhouette recognition, aiming for strong branding presence and energetic display typography.
Several letters show purposeful, stylized shaping—especially diagonally emphasized terminals and slightly pinched apertures—which adds character but also increases visual texture in continuous text. The spacing and proportions prioritize headline presence over neutrality, making the face feel more like a branding tool than a general-purpose workhorse.