Sans Normal Lybom 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galvani' by Hoftype; 'Gordita' by Type Atelier; 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co.; and 'Clinto', 'Inovasi', and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, dynamic, retro, loud, impact, speed, display, branding, attention, oblique, heavyweight, rounded, geometric, compact counters.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with a broad stance and rounded, geometric construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are smooth and full, producing compact internal counters in letters like B, O, P, and 8. Terminals are generally squared-off with softened corners, and many forms show angled cuts that reinforce the slanted, forward-leaning rhythm. Overall spacing feels sturdy and dense, emphasizing solid silhouettes and strong word shapes.
Best suited to headlines and short, bold statements where the heavy oblique stance can carry the layout. It works well for sports and action-oriented branding, posters, packaging callouts, and signage that needs high impact at medium-to-large sizes.
The font communicates speed and impact, with an energetic, assertive tone suited to attention-grabbing typography. Its wide, leaning forms and chunky curves evoke a sporty, poster-like presence with a slightly retro, display-forward character.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, forward motion and high visual density while staying clean and sans-driven. Its geometry and softened corners aim for bold legibility and a confident, contemporary-meets-retro display feel.
Round characters (C, G, O, Q) maintain generous outer curves while keeping tight apertures and counters, which helps the face stay bold and compact. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and slant, with especially strong, blocky shapes that read well at large sizes.