Sans Normal Lyrep 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breda' and 'Eurotypo Sans' by Eurotypo, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'FF Nort' by FontFont, 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Ryman Gothic' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, urgent, assertive, dynamic, modern, impact, motion, attention, modernity, branding, slanted, compact, punchy, rounded, blocky.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded, slightly squarish counters. Strokes are thick and uniform enough to read as solid blocks at display sizes, with clear, open apertures and simplified terminals. Curves are smooth and geometric, while joins and diagonals stay crisp, creating a fast, forward-leaning rhythm across words. Numerals match the mass and slant of the letters, with sturdy bowls and tight interior space that emphasizes bold silhouettes.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports-related graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional messaging where bold shapes and strong motion help grab attention. It can work for short bursts of text, but its dense weight and tight counters make it more effective in larger sizes than in extended reading.
The overall tone feels energetic and forceful, with a forward-tilting stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its dense black shapes project confidence and urgency, leaning toward sporty and promotional aesthetics rather than quiet editorial nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a clean, geometric sans structure, pairing a strong italic slant with simplified, rounded forms to keep the style modern and energetic. It prioritizes immediate recognizability and speed-driven rhythm over delicate detail.
The strongest impression comes from the combination of steep slant, very heavy weight, and compact spacing potential, which creates a cohesive, high-impact texture in paragraphs of display text. Round letters like O/C/G maintain a geometric feel, while diagonals in A/V/W/X reinforce the italic motion and keep the line visually tight.