Sans Normal Lyrel 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Comma Base' by Martin Majoor, and 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sporty, playful, confident, retro, impact, motion, attention, slanted, rounded, punchy, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded construction and compact internal counters that create strong dark texture. Strokes show subtle contrast and frequent angled terminals, giving the forms a slightly chiseled, forward-leaning momentum rather than a purely geometric feel. Curves are full and soft, while joins and cut-ins add crispness; the overall rhythm is lively, with letters that feel energetic and tightly packed even at large display sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same robust, rounded logic, producing a cohesive, impact-first silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports or fitness branding, and packaging that needs a loud, energetic voice. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, especially where a forward-moving, contemporary-retro tone is desired.
The font reads as bold and upbeat, with a sporty, poster-like attitude and a hint of retro sign-paint or team branding energy. Its strong slant and chunky shapes convey motion and confidence, while the rounded forms keep the tone friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines a pronounced slant with rounded, compact letterforms to maximize presence and momentum. Its consistent, chunky shapes prioritize immediacy and personality over long-form readability.
In the sample text, the dense black mass and small counters make it most effective when given generous size and spacing. The italic lean and angled terminals create a consistent directional flow across words, emphasizing speed and emphasis in headlines.