Sans Normal Lykaz 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'Komet' and 'Komet Pro' by Jan Fromm, 'Calton' by LetterMaker, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, bold, friendly, confident, impact, motion, attention, branding, clarity, rounded, punchy, compact, slanted, smooth.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, soft-shouldered geometry and a compact, blocky build. Curves are full and even, terminals are generally blunt, and counters stay open enough to remain legible despite the dense weight. The italics feel baked into the letterforms rather than mechanically skewed, with a forward-leaning rhythm that keeps strokes smooth and consistent across straight and curved shapes. Figures and caps share the same chunky, stable proportions, yielding strong color in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where the bold, slanted silhouette can carry a message quickly. It performs well for sports and event branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and high-impact signage. For longer passages, it’s most effective when used sparingly (e.g., pull quotes or section headers) due to its dense typographic color.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, combining muscular weight with friendly roundness. Its forward slant adds motion and urgency, giving it a sporty, promotional feel without becoming sharp or aggressive. The result reads as confident and approachable—more “go” than “formal.”
The design appears intended as a high-impact italic display sans that reads instantly at large sizes, emphasizing speed and momentum through its pronounced slant and compact, rounded forms. It prioritizes punchy presence and consistent, smooth geometry over delicate detail, aiming for strong brand visibility in energetic contexts.
Round letters like O and Q read as near-circular with thick, even mass, while diagonals in forms like K, V, W, X, and Y stay sturdy and wide. The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy constructions with single-storey-style forms where applicable, reinforcing a straightforward, contemporary voice. In paragraph-like settings, the strong weight dominates the page, making spacing and line length especially important for comfort.