Sans Normal Lagik 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Kobern' by The Northern Block; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, motion, modernize, soften, simplify, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact, high impact.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted sans with rounded construction and smoothly curved bowls. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense, dark texture with crisp edges and clean joins. Counters are moderately open, and the overall silhouette feels compact and forward-leaning, with consistent curves across letters and numerals for a cohesive, streamlined rhythm.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where the slant can signal motion. It also works well for sporty or lifestyle branding systems and impactful UI/marketing banners, especially when set with ample spacing to maintain clarity at smaller sizes.
The combination of strong weight and a pronounced slant gives the font a fast, punchy tone that feels active and confident. Rounded forms soften the impact, keeping it approachable rather than aggressive, which creates a contemporary, sporty voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic, forward-leaning stance while keeping the shapes friendly through rounded geometry. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified forms suggest a focus on modern, versatile display typography that stays legible in bold, high-contrast layout situations.
Capitals read sturdy and simplified, while lowercase maintains clear, familiar shapes with single-storey forms where expected (notably the “a”), supporting quick recognition at display sizes. Numerals are bold and rounded with strong presence, matching the letterforms closely for uniform color in mixed alphanumeric settings.