Sans Normal Lyrel 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leksa Sans' by Alexandra Korolkova, 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Arzachel' by CAST, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Petala Pro' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, sporty, impact, friendliness, motion, display, retro appeal, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with an energetic rightward slant and compact internal counters. Forms are built from broad, blunted strokes with soft corners and slightly irregular, lively curves that keep the texture moving across a line. The shapes favor wide bowls and stout joins, with minimal interior space in letters like a, e, s, and 8, producing a dense, high-impact silhouette. Terminals are clean and unadorned, and the overall rhythm feels buoyant rather than rigidly geometric.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and event graphics where the dense, rounded shapes can carry visual weight. It also fits playful branding and sporty or youth-oriented applications, especially when used at larger sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a bold, bouncy personality that nods to retro display typography. Its slanted stance and chunky curves give it a sense of motion and enthusiasm, making it feel friendly and attention-grabbing rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines softness and motion: rounded geometry for friendliness, paired with a forward slant for energy. Its consistent, chunky silhouettes suggest it was drawn to hold up in bold, attention-first compositions rather than long-form reading.
In text, the weight and tight counters create strong color and a compact appearance, so spacing and size will strongly influence readability. The numerals match the letterforms in mass and roundness, keeping a consistent, poster-like tone across alphanumerics.