Sans Normal Lymov 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, high impact, convey motion, bold branding, display clarity, oblique, blocky, rounded, compact, energetic.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, block-like proportions and rounded corners. Strokes stay essentially monolinear, creating dense black shapes with minimal modulation, while counters are fairly open for the weight. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, and curves (C, G, O, S) read as sturdy, slightly compressed ovals. The rhythm is compact and forceful, with short apertures and a generally tight, uniform silhouette across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and momentum are the priority—posters, sports-themed branding, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks when a bold, forward-leaning stance is desired, but the weight and slant make it less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with an energetic slant that suggests motion and urgency. It feels sporty and promotional, leaning toward a retro display sensibility rather than a quiet, text-first voice.
Likely designed as a high-visibility display sans that combines a strong italic posture with simplified, rounded geometry for immediate readability and a sense of speed. The consistent stroke treatment and sturdy curves suggest an emphasis on bold presence and dependable reproduction in print and digital applications.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as intentional styling, not just a slight oblique. Numerals match the letterforms in mass and softness, and the design maintains consistent corner-rounding and stroke density, helping lines of text hold together as a bold texture.