Sans Normal Lugub 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' and 'Dexa Round' by Artegra and 'Loew' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, playful, friendly, retro, impact, motion, approachability, display, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, oblique.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than tapered, giving the forms a compact, chunky presence. Curves are generous and circular, counters stay open for the weight, and joins are clean with a slightly bouncy rhythm. Lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” round punctuation dots, and a generally sturdy, simplified construction.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It also fits sports and lifestyle graphics where a sense of speed and friendliness is desired, and works best when given enough space to let its wide forms breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and confident, with a sporty, poster-like punch. Its rounded geometry and forward slant add friendliness and motion, suggesting casual energy rather than formal restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a rounded, approachable character while maintaining clear letterforms under heavy weight. The consistent oblique stance and simplified geometry prioritize immediacy, momentum, and bold readability in display contexts.
Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, with simple shapes and wide footprints that read well at display sizes. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive sense of forward movement.