Sans Normal Labif 21 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, and 'Ambulatoria' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, friendly, punchy, retro, confident, impact, motion, approachability, display, rounded, oblique, compact, blunt, smooth.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, bowl-driven construction and a tightly controlled, low-contrast stroke. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with smooth curves and softened corners that keep the shapes approachable rather than rigid. The rhythm is steady and slightly compact through the lowercase, while capitals feel broad and emphatic, giving headlines a strong horizontal presence. Numerals match the letterforms with robust, rounded silhouettes and clear, simplified internal spaces.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where a bold, kinetic presence is desired—such as posters, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but its dense color and strong slant make it most effective in display-driven layouts.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, combining athletic urgency with a friendly, modern softness. Its strong slant adds motion and assertiveness, while the rounded geometry keeps the voice warm and accessible rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance while maintaining approachable, rounded forms. It prioritizes strong silhouette clarity and an even, dark typographic color for attention-grabbing communication.
Round letters (like O/C/G) read as clean ellipses, and the diagonal stress from the oblique posture is consistent across cases. Dots and small details are sturdy enough to hold up at display sizes, and the overall texture stays dark and even across longer lines of text.