Sans Normal Lidun 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, assertive, playful, retro, impact, motion, headline, bold branding, rounded, geometric, slanted, compact, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and strongly rounded geometry. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and broad curves that give counters a friendly, open feel despite the dense weight. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, and many joins and terminals are cut with subtle angularity, creating a brisk, forward rhythm. Overall letterforms read as sturdy and simplified, prioritizing bold silhouettes and clear, graphic shapes over fine detail.
Best suited to large sizes where its mass and slant can deliver impact—headlines, posters, ads, and bold brand marks. It also fits sporty and streetwear contexts, packaging callouts, and short emphatic messaging where a compact, high-energy italic is desirable.
The tone is energetic and punchy, with a sporty, display-driven confidence. Its rounded construction keeps the voice approachable and slightly playful, while the strong slant adds urgency and motion. The overall impression leans toward retro athletic and headline-style emphasis rather than quiet neutrality.
This design appears intended as an impactful italic display sans: maximize visual weight and momentum with rounded, geometric construction and simplified details. The goal seems to be immediate readability at a glance with a lively, forward-driving silhouette.
Round characters like O/C/G and numerals are built from smooth, elliptical curves, while straight-sided forms (E/F/T and the diagonals in V/W/X) keep a tight, uniform cadence. The figures are similarly bold and slanted, matching the caps in color and presence for cohesive headline settings.