Sans Normal Lanaj 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio; 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR; and 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, bold, confident, modern, impact, emphasis, motion, modernity, display, slanted, compact, punchy, rounded, geometric.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad, rounded counters and smooth, geometric curves. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating dense, high-impact letterforms and a steady rhythm. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, while round letters like O, Q, and 0 read as near-elliptical forms with generous interior space for the weight. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, with a sturdy, compact feel across the set; numerals are similarly robust and straightforward.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and bold branding where impact and motion are desirable. It can work well on posters, packaging, sports or athletic communications, and display-forward editorial layouts where the slanted stance helps drive emphasis and pace.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning posture that suggests speed and momentum. Its blocky mass and smooth geometry give it a contemporary, no-nonsense presence suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact display sans that combines geometric smoothness with a forward-leaning stance for emphasis. It prioritizes bold presence, quick readability at large sizes, and an energetic, contemporary voice.
In text, the weight and slant create strong word shapes and a tight, headline-like color on the page. The design keeps details simple and scalable, favoring clarity of silhouette over fine internal features.