Sans Normal Lonus 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'Fact' by ParaType; and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app promos, sporty, energetic, bold, modern, playful, impact, motion, attention, branding, display, forward-leaning, chunky, compact, rounded, high-impact.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded outer curves. Strokes are thick and even, keeping an overall uniform color with minimal modulation. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the rounded characters (like O and C) feel slightly compressed into sturdy ovals. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing an assertive, continuous rhythm in text.
Best suited for display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, branding marks, and promotional graphics. It also works well for sports and lifestyle identities, product packaging, and short UI or social snippets that need immediate emphasis. For longer passages, generous spacing and larger sizes help preserve readability at this weight.
The tone is energetic and athletic, with a loud, punchy presence that reads as contemporary and action-oriented. Its rounded construction keeps it friendly and approachable despite the very strong weight, giving it a playful edge suitable for attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a clean sans foundation, using a consistent italic lean to suggest motion and urgency. Rounded geometry and sturdy construction aim to balance friendliness with high-impact visibility across branding and display applications.
Counters stay relatively open for the weight, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. Numerals are bold and simplified, matching the letterforms closely and reinforcing a cohesive, headline-first texture.