Sans Normal Lagan 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' and 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, punchy, impact, motion, modernity, clarity, emphasis, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky, clean.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and strongly simplified geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth joins and rounded outer curves, giving letters a sturdy, unified color. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and terminals are mostly blunt, producing a crisp, engineered look rather than calligraphic modulation. Overall spacing and shapes feel built for impact, with straightforward, high-clarity forms across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong, forward motion is desirable, such as sports, fitness, automotive, and promotional design. It also works well for logos, packaging callouts, and title treatments that need high visibility and confident emphasis.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a forward-leaning, action-oriented rhythm. Its bold slant and solid silhouettes suggest speed and confidence, reading as contemporary and performance-driven rather than delicate or formal.
Likely designed to deliver a modern, high-impact italic voice that stays clean and legible under heavy weight. The rounded, simplified construction aims for consistent texture and instant recognizability in attention-grabbing display settings.
The sample text shows strong paragraph color and clear word shapes at display sizes, with the slant providing momentum while the rounded construction keeps it friendly. Numerals match the same sturdy, simplified styling, supporting cohesive use in headlines that mix text and figures.