Sans Normal Lagid 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB; 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, punchy, impact, emphasis, momentum, modernity, visibility, oblique, rounded, heavyweight, soft corners, compact apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes stay largely monolinear, producing a solid, even color at display sizes, while counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed. The italic slant is consistent across letters and figures, with straightforward geometry, slightly squared terminals, and a stable baseline rhythm that favors impact over delicacy.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and bold brand moments where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It fits sports and performance-oriented graphics, retail signage, and packaging where fast recognition and strong emphasis matter more than extended-text comfort.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a sporty, forward-leaning momentum. Its dense, bold silhouette reads as confident and contemporary, emphasizing immediacy and strength rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in an oblique, contemporary sans form—pairing rounded geometry with dense weight to create a confident, kinetic presence for display typography.
Capitals are compact and sturdy, and the numerals match the same robust, rounded construction for a unified typographic voice. The combination of tight internal space and strong weight suggests it will perform best when given breathing room through generous tracking and leading, especially in longer setting.