Sans Normal Lomab 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basic Sans Cnd' and 'Basic Sans Narrow' by Latinotype and 'Laca', 'Laca Pro', and 'Laca Text' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, energetic, impact, motion, approachability, display use, bold branding, rounded, bulky, soft corners, oblique, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded shapes and softly blunted terminals. Counters are generous and mostly oval, giving the letters a sturdy, inflated feel despite the strong slant. Curves dominate the construction, while joins and corners are subtly chamfered rather than sharp, creating a smooth, continuous rhythm. Uppercase forms are wide and compact, and the lowercase shows single-storey constructions (notably a and g) with simple, open apertures. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, staying highly prominent and consistent in color.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy where its dense weight and oblique stance can carry personality. It works well for posters, bold branding, packaging, and sports or event graphics that need a dynamic, approachable voice. In smaller sizes or long passages, the tight, heavy texture may benefit from added tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a playful athletic energy that reads as confident rather than formal. The slant and inflated forms suggest motion and impact, lending a retro display flavor that feels friendly and approachable.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a smooth, rounded sans construction and a built-in sense of forward motion. The emphasis appears to be on friendly boldness and legibility at display sizes, with consistent, simplified shapes that reproduce cleanly in attention-grabbing contexts.
Spacing appears relatively tight in running text, which amplifies the dense, poster-like texture at larger sizes. Distinctive details include a compact, rounded ‘a’, a single-storey ‘g’ with a clear ear, and a ‘Q’ with a short, angled tail that preserves the font’s smooth silhouette.