Sans Normal Lykoy 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR; 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; and 'TT Commons Classic' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, playful, punchy, friendly, impact, momentum, approachability, display strength, modern branding, rounded, chunky, slanted, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad, rounded bowls and smoothly cut terminals. The forms lean forward with a consistent oblique angle and a compact interior rhythm, where counters stay relatively tight at display sizes. Curves dominate the construction—especially in C, G, O, S, and the lowercase—while joins and diagonals are simplified into sturdy, blocky shapes. Numerals echo the same inflated geometry, with bold, poster-like silhouettes and minimal detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing brand moments. It can work well for sports and lifestyle branding, event graphics, and packaging where a bold, friendly shout is needed. In longer passages or small sizes, its tight counters and heavy mass suggest using generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is loud and upbeat, with a forward-leaning momentum that reads as active and confident. Its rounded shapes keep it approachable rather than severe, giving it a friendly, slightly playful personality even at extreme weight.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a sporty, forward-driving slant and rounded, approachable geometry. Its simplified construction and sturdy shapes prioritize quick recognition and strong presence in display settings.
The design favors impact over delicacy: apertures and inner spaces are intentionally restrained, and many letters feel built from large, continuous strokes rather than distinct modulation. The oblique stance is strong enough to register immediately in running headlines, producing a dynamic, “in-motion” texture across lines of text.