Sans Normal Lidab 16 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, punchy, modern, impact, motion, promotion, headline, oblique, rounded, compact, soft-cornered, heavy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, inflated contours and smooth, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms lean consistently forward with a compact, slightly compressed feel, producing dense word shapes and strong texture on the line. Curves are generous and blunt-ended, counters are relatively small, and joins are smooth rather than sharp, giving the design a sturdy, unified rhythm across upper- and lowercase. Numerals match the same robust construction, reading clearly at display sizes with minimal internal detailing.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, posters, and branding where bold, fast-moving emphasis is needed. It also works well for sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional materials that benefit from compact, high-impact typography.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, forward-driving slant that feels contemporary and promotional. Its weight and rounded geometry make it feel friendly but emphatic, leaning more toward impact and momentum than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a friendly, modern way—combining a strong weight with rounded forms and a forward slant to communicate speed, confidence, and immediacy in display settings.
The design’s tight counters and heavy mass increase presence and contrast against the page, while the consistent slant helps create motion in headlines. Round letters like O/C/G feel notably bulbous, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read bold and stable, reinforcing a strong, poster-like silhouette.