Sans Normal Lykiy 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, urgent, industrial, retro, impact, motion, attention, strength, display, slanted, blocky, compact, rounded, heavyweight.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact interior spaces and broad, rounded outer contours. Strokes are consistently thick with softened corners and minimal modulation, creating a dense, poster-like texture. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—full bowls, sturdy stems, and blunt terminals—while the slant and slightly tightened counters add a forward-leaning, energetic rhythm. Numerals match the letters in weight and presence, with similarly rounded shapes and sturdy joins that hold up in large, impactful settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, punchy packaging callouts, and bold signage. It works particularly well where a sense of speed or urgency is desirable and where large sizes can preserve open shapes and legibility.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, suggesting speed, impact, and emphasis. Its bold slant reads as assertive and attention-grabbing, with a utilitarian, no-nonsense attitude that can also feel retro in a sporty, headline-driven way.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic, forward-leaning voice while staying clean and sans in its construction. Its rounded geometry and uniform stroke weight prioritize strong silhouette recognition and consistent visual density for display-oriented use.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight counters make the texture feel loud and continuous, especially in longer lines. The slant amplifies motion but also increases the risk of crowding at smaller sizes, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect clarity.