Sans Normal Likid 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe and 'Agent Sans', 'Akagi', 'Akagi Pro', and 'Anago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, punchy, impact, motion, attention, approachability, display, oblique, rounded, chunky, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded bowls and smooth, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms lean forward with consistent slant, creating strong diagonal rhythm, while terminals stay mostly blunt and softly curved rather than sharp. Counters are generous for the weight—especially in O, Q, and 8—helping maintain clarity at display sizes. The overall construction favors simple geometric curves with compact joins, producing a dense, poster-ready texture.
Best suited for large-scale typography where impact matters: headlines, poster titles, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and bold promotional graphics. Its dense weight and oblique stance also work well for short bursts of text such as labels, badges, and UI hero banners where a strong voice is needed.
The forward slant and thick, rounded shapes give the type a fast, assertive tone that feels sporty and contemporary. It reads as upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a friendly softness from the rounded forms rather than an aggressive edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sense of motion, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded, approachable shapes. It prioritizes bold presence and quick recognition over delicate detailing, aiming for strong performance in display and branding contexts.
Uppercase forms look sturdy and compact, while lowercase maintains a single-storey feel in key shapes (e.g., a) and a robust, simplified structure throughout. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, matching the letters’ weight and cadence for cohesive headlines and number-forward layouts.