Sans Normal Lymov 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, playful, impact, speed, headline emphasis, brand punch, display clarity, slanted, heavyweight, rounded, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are uniformly thick with rounded joins and corners, producing smooth, inflated shapes and tight counters. Terminals are mostly blunt or softly clipped, and the overall construction favors sturdy, simplified forms over fine detail. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably a single-storey a and a compact, hooked g), while numerals follow the same dense, blocky geometry for strong continuity in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or marketing callouts where bold, italic emphasis is desired. It works well for branding in energetic categories (sports, events, entertainment) and for packaging or labels that need quick shelf impact. For extended reading, it’s more effective in short bursts—titles, subheads, and punchy statements—than in long text blocks.
The font reads as confident and high-impact, with a forward-leaning motion that suggests speed and momentum. Its rounded massing keeps the tone friendly rather than harsh, balancing punch with approachability. The overall impression is contemporary and promotional, leaning toward action-oriented messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact with a fast, sporty slant and robust, rounded shapes. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and compact interior space to keep words looking solid and emphatic at display sizes.
At larger sizes the letterforms look cohesive and graphic, while the tight counters and heavy joins can make long passages feel dense. The slant is pronounced enough to add urgency, and the wide set gives headlines a strong horizontal presence even with short words.