Sans Normal Ladog 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Urania' by Hoftype and 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, playful, impact, motion, friendliness, visibility, modernity, slanted, bulky, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, inflated-looking curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and many joins resolve into soft, blunt terminals rather than sharp points. Counters are compact and apertures tend toward semi-closed shapes, giving letters a dense, punchy silhouette. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width, with a strong forward-leaning stance that reads as dynamic at display sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display use such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold branding systems. Its forward slant and thick shapes also fit sports and lifestyle applications, merch, packaging, and short emphatic messages where impact is prioritized over extended reading comfort.
The tone is energetic and bold, with a sporty, action-oriented feel driven by the strong slant and chunky forms. Rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, playful edge while still projecting confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-moving stance while staying approachable through rounded construction and soft terminals. It aims for clear, high-impact letterforms that feel contemporary and energetic in promotional and branding contexts.
Numerals share the same weight and rounding, producing sturdy, high-visibility figures. The sample text shows strong presence in headlines, though the tight counters and heavy joins suggest it works best with generous sizing and spacing in longer settings.