Sans Normal Lidev 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Mr Eaves XL Modern' by Emigre; 'Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, impact, motion, display, bold branding, attention, oblique, rounded, compact, sturdy, smooth.
A very heavy oblique sans with rounded, compact forms and smooth continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense black shapes and strong color on the page. Counters are relatively tight (notably in O, P, R, and e), and terminals are clean and blunt, with corners softened rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm feels slightly compressed and forward-leaning, with sturdy diagonals and broadly rounded bowls that keep the texture cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, bold messaging such as headlines, posters, logos, and branding systems where strong presence matters. It also fits sports and active-lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and impactful social or advertising creative. Because of its dense weight and tight counters, it’s most effective at display sizes rather than long text.
The font conveys a sporty, high-impact tone—assertive and energetic without feeling decorative. Its forward slant and dense weight suggest motion and urgency, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, modern sans that combines a forward-leaning stance with rounded, compact shapes for maximum punch in display typography. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified construction prioritize immediate readability and strong visual personality in branding and promotional contexts.
Uppercase forms read as simplified and robust, with a prominent, open C and a straightforward G. Lowercase maintains the same compact, rounded logic; the single-storey a and g and the bulbous e reinforce an informal, contemporary feel. Numerals are equally bold and rounded, designed for quick recognition at display sizes.