Sans Normal Lybak 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Congress Sans' by Club Type, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional ads, sporty, energetic, confident, playful, retro, attention grabbing, express motion, bold display, friendly impact, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded corners and broad, compact proportions. Letterforms are built from simple geometric masses with low stroke modulation, producing dense counters and sturdy bowls. Curves are smoothly inflated while joins and terminals are blunt and slightly softened, giving the face a friendly, impact-oriented silhouette. Spacing appears tight and the overall rhythm is assertive, with capitals and numerals reading as solid blocks and lowercase maintaining clear, simplified shapes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports-related branding, event promotions, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. The weight and slant make it effective for emphasis and motion-driven messaging, especially at display sizes where its rounded forms and compact structure stay crisp and coherent.
The font projects speed and physicality through its strong slant and weight, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. It reads as bold, upbeat, and attention-seeking, with a slightly retro, headline-driven personality reminiscent of sports and promotional graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance, combining geometric simplicity with softened corners to balance force and friendliness. It aims to be highly legible in bold display applications while conveying momentum and confidence.
The oblique angle is pronounced and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong forward-leaning flow in text. Rounded geometry and compact counters help maintain cohesion at large sizes, while the dense forms suggest careful use at smaller sizes where interior spaces may close up.