Sans Normal Lykem 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Matt' by Fontfabric, 'Mato Sans' by Picador, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'June Pro' by Schriftlabor, 'Merlo Neue' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, playful, energetic, bold, retro, impact, motion, friendly strength, display emphasis, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, oblique, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with an oblique slant and broadly cut, low-contrast strokes. Forms are compact and muscular, with smooth curves, softened joins, and wide counters that stay open even at the heaviest points. Terminals tend to be blunt and slightly angled, giving the shapes a forward-leaning, kinetic silhouette. Overall rhythm feels lively and slightly irregular in texture due to the slant and rounded geometry, while maintaining consistent weight and sturdy proportions across letters and figures.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, and bold brand marks where its weight and slant can do the work. It also fits energetic contexts like sports, youth-oriented campaigns, event graphics, and packaging that benefits from a friendly but forceful typographic voice.
The tone is energetic and upbeat, with a friendly, punchy presence that reads as sporty and a bit retro. Its rounded massing and strong slant add momentum and warmth, making it feel assertive without turning sharp or severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a smooth, approachable feel—combining a strong, compact build with an oblique stance for motion. It prioritizes bold readability and a contemporary-sport/retro display character over quiet text neutrality.
The numerals are bold and graphic with simple, rounded construction that matches the letterforms, and they hold strong at display sizes. The oblique angle is pronounced enough to create motion in headlines, so spacing and word shapes feel dynamic and attention-grabbing.