Sans Normal Lykav 21 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BF Garant Pro' by BrassFonts; 'Kinetika' by Monotype; 'Bozon' and 'Qualion' by ROHH; and 'TT Commons Classic', 'TT Commons™️ Pro', and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merchandise, sporty, playful, punchy, retro, confident, impact, motion, brand voice, display emphasis, youthful tone, rounded, oblique, blocky, soft corners, compact spacing.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, compact counters. Strokes are uniform and blunt-ended, with softened corners that keep the shapes friendly despite the mass. Curves (O, C, S) are full and smooth, while diagonals (A, V, W, Z) feel slightly compressed and angled, reinforcing the forward lean. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) with sturdy bowls, short extenders, and tightly fit internal spaces that create a dense, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to large-scale applications where strong, slanted letterforms can drive momentum—headlines, posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for short subheads or labels when spacing is opened up to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, combining a sporty forward motion with a playful, chunky friendliness. Its strong silhouettes and rounded details give it a bold, approachable character that reads as contemporary with a slight retro display feel.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a sense of motion, using a consistent oblique stance, rounded geometry, and dense internal shapes to produce bold, friendly display typography.
The numerals match the letterforms with broad, rounded shapes and consistent stroke weight, maintaining a cohesive, impact-first rhythm. In text, the oblique angle and tight counters create a compact color that works best when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing at larger sizes.