Sans Normal Lygaw 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'Remora Corp' by G-Type, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'LFT Etica' and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, playful, energetic, retro, attention grabbing, convey speed, display impact, friendly boldness, slanted, chunky, compact counters, rounded corners, soft terminals.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and compact inner counters. Letterforms are built from smooth, rounded curves and sturdy, mostly uniform strokes, with softened corners that keep the texture friendly rather than rigid. The italic angle is consistent across capitals and lowercase, producing a forward-leaning rhythm and strong horizontal momentum. Apertures tend to be tight and bowls are full, giving the overall page color a dense, poster-like solidity.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports-oriented branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. The dense color and pronounced slant help it hold presence at large sizes, where its rounded forms and rhythmic tilt become key visual features.
The tone is loud and energetic, with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its rounded construction and bouncy silhouettes add a playful edge, while the strong slant suggests speed and impact. Overall it reads as retro-leaning display typography built to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed and friendliness: a slanted, heavy sans optimized for attention-grabbing display use. Its rounded geometry and compact counters suggest a focus on bold legibility and a cohesive, energetic texture across letters and numbers.
The figures match the same chunky, forward-leaning construction as the letters, keeping numerical sets visually consistent in display settings. Spacing and shapes create a compact, dark texture that emphasizes mass and motion over fine detail.