Sans Normal Likum 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Gill Sans Nova' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, dynamic, sporty, confident, modern, energetic, impact, motion, attention, headline, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded, engineered curves. Strokes are thick and steady with smooth joins, giving counters a clean, open feel even at tight spacing. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, and many forms lean toward squarish ovals rather than perfect circles, producing a sturdy, streamlined rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where strong emphasis and speed are desired. It works well for sports and fitness branding, promotional advertising, posters, and packaging, especially where an italic, high-impact sans can carry the visual hierarchy without additional ornament.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a sense of motion driven by the strong slant and dense weight. It reads as confident and promotional, with an energetic voice that feels at home in active, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clear, contemporary sans structure while adding urgency through a consistent italic slant. Its compact, rounded construction suggests a focus on bold, readable display typography that feels fast and commercial.
Uppercase shapes stay broad and simple, while the lowercase introduces more distinctive silhouettes (notably in a, g, and t), improving word-shape recognition despite the boldness. Numerals are similarly robust and designed for punch rather than delicacy, helping them hold their own in headlines and display settings.