Sans Normal Lorap 18 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio; 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'Gogh' by Type Forward; and 'Glot' and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, playful, impact, speed, approachability, modernity, display use, slanted, rounded, punchy, compact, friendly.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and large, rounded counters. Strokes stay largely uniform, with smoothly curved joins and blunt terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” while overall spacing is tight-to-moderate, giving words a dense, impactful texture. Numerals are sturdy and open, matching the rounded, high-ink footprint of the letters.
This font is best suited to bold headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where an energetic, modern presence is needed. It also fits sports and lifestyle graphics, social media promos, and short editorial callouts that benefit from a strong slanted emphasis.
The bold forward slant and wide stance create a fast, energetic tone that feels confident and contemporary. Rounded shapes keep the voice approachable rather than aggressive, lending a friendly, sporty personality suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines speed and confidence with rounded friendliness. Its uniform weight and simplified forms prioritize clarity and punch in short texts while keeping a contemporary, upbeat character.
The rhythm is driven by large bowls and soft curves, with clear differentiation in key shapes (notably the open “e” and the strong, circular “O”). The italic construction feels integrated rather than mechanically skewed, maintaining consistent weight and curvature across caps, lowercase, and figures.