Sans Normal Labaw 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah', 'Oktah Neue', and 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, friendly, sporty, punchy, modern, informal, impact, momentum, approachability, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, high impact, compact, clean.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded curves and subtly softened corners that keep the bold weight from feeling harsh. Strokes are largely uniform, with smooth circular bowls and broad, stable stems; counters are moderately open for a dense style. The forms lean slightly forward with consistent italic rhythm, and many terminals appear cleanly cut on an angle, reinforcing speed and direction. Overall spacing is compact and the silhouette reads as solid and continuous, especially in all-caps and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that need an energetic italic voice. It also fits sports, gaming, and youth-oriented graphics, and can work for UI highlights or callouts where a compact, emphatic emphasis is desired.
The tone is energetic and approachable—more sporty and upbeat than corporate. Its rounded geometry adds warmth, while the strong slant and compact massing communicate motion and urgency, making it feel contemporary and casual rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance while staying friendly through rounded, geometric construction. It prioritizes bold legibility and a cohesive, modern rhythm in display text, aiming for an energetic, approachable personality.
Uppercase shapes stay simple and geometric, while lowercase maintains sturdy, single-storey-style simplicity where visible and keeps joins thick and smooth. Numerals are bold and clear with rounded interiors, matching the letterforms’ soft, modern construction and maintaining strong readability at display sizes.