Sans Normal Lanil 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'Grava' by Positype; 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype; 'Santral' by Taner Ardali; and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app headers, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, friendly, impact, motion, approachability, display, rounded, oblique, bulky, compact, smooth.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Forms are built from broad curves and sturdy verticals, with gently squared terminals and compact apertures that keep counters tight at display sizes. The uppercase feels wide and stable, while the lowercase is chunky and rhythmic, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” a ball terminal on “j,” and a short, strong-shouldered “r.” Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, with simple, closed shapes and a consistent, even color across lines.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a punchy, modern presence is needed. It works well for sports and active-lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and UI or app headers where compact, high-contrast-on-background text is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, projecting speed and confidence without becoming harsh. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, giving it a contemporary, sporty voice suited to high-impact messaging.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact through a heavy, rounded silhouette and an oblique stance, combining friendliness with urgency. The goal appears to be a contemporary display sans that stays cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals while emphasizing motion and strength.
The slanted construction and dense letterforms create strong forward motion, and the tight counters mean it reads best when given a bit of size and breathing room. Diagonals (like in K, V, W, X, Y) appear robust and help maintain a consistent texture across all-caps settings.