Sans Normal Lodab 19 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Segma', 'BR Shape', and 'BR Sonoma' by Brink; 'Steradian' by Emtype Foundry; and 'Genera' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, assertive, sporty, energetic, contemporary, friendly, impact, momentum, attention, modernity, approachability, rounded, oblique, chunky, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are thick and even with minimal modulation, producing dense letterforms with compact interior counters and sturdy terminals. Curves are generously rounded (notably in O/C/G and the bowls), while diagonals and joins are clean and simplified for impact. Numerals match the blunt, weighty rhythm, reading as solid blocks with softened curves rather than sharp detailing.
Best suited to short-form display settings where weight and motion matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, and bold packaging copy. It also fits energetic contexts such as sports graphics and promotional campaigns where a strong, slanted sans can convey momentum and urgency.
The overall tone is loud, confident, and fast-moving, combining friendly roundness with an athletic, forward-leaning posture. Its bold massing and wide stance give it a punchy, attention-grabbing feel suited to expressive, contemporary messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a modern, rounded sans voice—pairing a strong, wide footprint with an oblique angle to suggest speed and confidence while keeping forms approachable.
The oblique slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping headlines feel kinetic. Tight apertures and thick joins emphasize silhouette clarity over fine internal detail, which strengthens presence at larger sizes.