Sans Normal Lydad 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mensa' by AVP, 'Aukim' by AukimVisuel, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, retro, impact, motion, attention, brand presence, display strength, oblique, rounded, chunky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and broadly rounded bowls. Strokes are thick and even, with smooth curves, blunt terminals, and only modest internal counters that stay open at display sizes. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a forward-leaning rhythm. Curved letters (C, O, S, 6, 8, 9) read as soft and bulbous, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and clean, producing a dense, high-ink texture. Spacing appears moderately tight, reinforcing a solid, unified word shape.
Best used for headlines, posters, and branding where a loud, forward-leaning voice is desirable. It fits sports and activity-oriented graphics, promotional materials, packaging, and bold logo wordmarks, and can work for short UI labels or badges when set with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is fast, bold, and assertive, with a lively, athletic feel driven by the strong oblique stance and rounded massing. It suggests motion and impact rather than delicacy, reading as friendly but forceful—well suited to attention-grabbing, high-energy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a cohesive, rounded sans structure and a consistent oblique slant that implies speed and momentum. Its simplified, low-contrast construction prioritizes clarity and punch over fine detail, aiming for strong presence in display settings.
The lowercase has a distinctly robust, almost “inflated” look, and the numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for cohesive branding. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense texture may benefit from extra tracking, while at large sizes it delivers strong silhouette and punch.