Sans Normal Lykav 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mirai' by GT&CANARY, 'Magenos' by Graphite, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Bozon' and 'Qualion' by ROHH, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, friendly, punchy, playful, impact, motion, approachability, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, chunky, slanted, heavy.
A dense, rounded sans with a pronounced forward slant and compact counters. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with softened corners and broad, oval bowls that give the letters a smooth, inflated silhouette. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and generally sturdy, simplified constructions; numerals are equally weighty with large, open shapes. Overall spacing and proportions feel built for impact, with wide interiors and a consistent, graphic rhythm across letters and figures.
Well-suited to headline typography, posters, and brand marks that need a high-impact, energetic voice. It also fits packaging and promotional graphics where a friendly, sporty slant can carry short messages and names with strong shelf presence.
The tone is bold and upbeat, projecting motion and immediacy through its slant and chunky geometry. Rounded forms keep it approachable and casual, leaning toward a sporty, poster-forward personality rather than a formal or restrained one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with an approachable, rounded sans structure, using a consistent forward slant to imply speed and momentum. Its simplified, heavy forms suggest a focus on display readability and bold branding applications.
The strong diagonal stress and heavy joins make it read best at display sizes, where the rounded terminals and large bowls remain clear and intentional. Its heft and slant create a dynamic word shape, especially in short phrases and headlines.