Sans Normal Lybab 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font visually similar to 'Klik' by Fenotype, 'Noah' by Fontfabric, 'Rapor' by Hurufatfont, 'Core Sans C' by S-Core, and 'Bauen' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, retro, playful, energetic, impact, speed, display, attention, slanted, rounded, chunky, compact, dynamic.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, compact forms and a broadly geometric construction. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and generous curves in bowls and counters, producing a solid, ink-trap-free silhouette. The rhythm is lively and somewhat irregular due to the variable character widths and tight internal spaces, while caps read broad and blocky with strong diagonals. Lowercase forms feel squat with short extenders and a sturdy, simplified structure that favors impact over delicacy.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and short punchy statements where the slanted stance and thick strokes can drive attention. It also fits sports branding, event promotions, packaging, and logo wordmarks that want a dynamic, friendly impact. For longer passages, larger sizes and ample spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, combining a sporty forward-lean with a friendly, rounded softness. It evokes retro display lettering and promotional headlines—bold, confident, and a bit playful—without feeling ornate or fussy.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display italic that communicates speed and confidence while keeping a rounded, approachable voice. Its simplified geometry and heavy weight prioritize immediate recognition and graphic power in branding and promotional contexts.
In text settings the weight and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded shapes and slanted emphasis read clearly. The numeral set matches the headline-forward character, with similarly chunky forms and strong, graphic presence.