Sans Normal Lykoh 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next Cyrillic' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Bozon' and 'Qualion' by ROHH, 'Gogh' by Type Forward, and 'Geliat' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, logos, packaging, punchy, sporty, friendly, retro, loud, attention grabbing, high impact, energetic branding, bold display, rounded, bulky, soft corners, oblique, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with an oblique slant and compact, chunky silhouettes. Curves are built from broad oval forms, with softly eased corners and minimal stroke modulation, creating an even, poster-like color on the page. Counters tend to be small and sturdy (notably in a, e, o, and 8), and terminals often finish on angled cuts that reinforce the forward-leaning motion. The overall rhythm is dense and energetic, with wide, stable letterforms and simplified geometry that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, big headlines, sports and event branding, bold product packaging, and logo wordmarks where a compact, high-impact presence is desired. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a lively, sporty momentum and a friendly softness from the rounded construction. It reads as attention-grabbing and slightly retro, evoking headline typography used for promotions, games, and high-energy branding where impact matters more than subtlety.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual weight with a smooth, approachable finish, combining forward motion and rounded mass for energetic, contemporary display typography.
The design’s forward lean and thick joins create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the tight apertures and small counters suggest it benefits from generous tracking or display settings. Numerals match the same robust, rounded logic and feel visually unified with the lowercase.