Sans Normal Lyban 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app banners, sporty, punchy, confident, modern, energetic, impact, speed, promotion, branding, emphasis, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy oblique sans with rounded, inflated counters and smooth, low-contrast strokes that keep the color dense and even. Curves are built from broad ovals and circles, while joins and terminals stay clean and mostly blunt, giving the forms a sturdy, blocky silhouette. Proportions feel slightly compact with generous weight and tight internal space, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals for a cohesive forward-leaning rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where strong emphasis is needed—such as sports branding, promotional posters, packaging callouts, and bold UI banners. The dense weight and consistent slant help it hold together at large sizes and in high-contrast layouts.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a sports-and-promo feel driven by the strong slant and thick, rounded forms. It reads as confident and contemporary, designed to grab attention quickly rather than fade into the background.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined sans structure, pairing a pronounced italic angle with rounded geometric forms to convey speed and strength. It prioritizes visual punch and a unified, energetic texture in both single words and multi-line display copy.
Caps are wide and stable, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, geometric structure with round bowls and clear apertures where space allows. Numerals match the same robust, oblique construction, maintaining a uniform, poster-like texture in text settings.