Sans Normal Lykav 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Actay' by Arodora Type, 'Bozon' by ROHH, 'Mozaic' by TipoType, and 'Grold' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo concepts, sporty, punchy, friendly, energetic, retro, impact, motion, approachability, bold branding, rounded, bulky, slanted, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and broad proportions. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and generously curved bowls that keep the texture smooth rather than rigid. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins are sturdy, giving letters a compact, high-impact silhouette. The rhythm is assertive and display-oriented, with simple, geometric construction and minimal detailing across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for short callouts and punchy subheads where a rounded, energetic voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and forceful, mixing athletic energy with a playful, approachable warmth. Its rounded forms keep it from feeling severe, while the slant adds motion and urgency that reads as dynamic and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sense of speed and friendliness, using rounded geometry and a strong slant to emphasize motion. Its simplified shapes and dense weight suggest a focus on confident display typography rather than delicate reading settings.
Capitals maintain strong, blocky silhouettes with wide stances, while lowercase forms stay similarly robust, producing a dense, dark typographic color in text lines. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, remaining highly prominent and attention-grabbing at display sizes.