Sans Normal Lykud 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Altivo' by Kostic, 'Ambulatoria' by Pepper Type, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, branding, sporty, punchy, friendly, energetic, retro, impact, motion, approachability, display, promotion, rounded, blocky, slanted, compact, bouncy.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and a distinctly geometric construction. Strokes stay consistently thick, with soft corners and generous curves that keep the dense weight from feeling harsh. The letterforms lean forward with a steady italic angle, and counters are relatively open for the weight, helping maintain clarity in bold settings. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, with a slightly bouncy rhythm created by rounded terminals and assertive diagonals.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, product packaging, and bold brand marks where impact and motion are desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts, but longer paragraphs may feel dense due to the heavy strokes and compact counters.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a playful friendliness that comes from the rounded geometry and exaggerated heft. It feels sporty and promotional, leaning toward a retro, headline-driven voice rather than a quiet, text-first personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning, energetic stance while staying approachable through rounded geometry. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a lively rhythm for attention-grabbing, promotional typography.
The numerals match the same rounded, blocky logic and read best at medium-to-large sizes where the tight interior spaces don’t fill in. The italic slant and heavy weight create strong motion cues, making the font feel fast and emphatic even in short words.