Sans Normal Lyben 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belong Sans' by Brenners Template, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, playful, energetic, retro, punchy, sporty, impact, motion, attention, display, retro flair, slanted, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded geometry and chunky, compact counters. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth curves and flattened, slightly angled terminals that keep the silhouettes clean and graphic. The letterforms lean forward with an energetic rhythm, and several shapes show subtle wedge-like joins and cuts that add motion without introducing sharp contrast. Overall spacing feels sturdy and billboard-friendly, with big masses and simplified interior openings that hold together at display sizes.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where strong shapes and a forward-leaning stance can do the work. It also fits sports and event graphics, playful campaigns, and retro-inspired titling where impact and momentum are more important than fine detail at small sizes.
The font reads loud and upbeat, with a friendly toughness that suggests action, speed, and fun. Its forward slant and inflated shapes give it a lively, vintage-leaning personality that feels at home in attention-grabbing, pop-oriented design.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines rounded friendliness with forward motion. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a cohesive, energetic texture in large settings, aiming for immediacy and character rather than delicate readability.
Round letters like O/C/G/Q are strongly circular and dense, while diagonals in K/V/W/X and the numerals create a dynamic zig-zag texture across lines. The punctuation in the sample (colon, apostrophe, ampersand, question mark) maintains the same heavy, rounded, slanted tone, helping the overall texture stay cohesive in running display text.