Sans Normal Lilin 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont; 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Morandi' by Monotype; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH; and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, assertive, contemporary, energetic, friendly, impact, momentum, attention, clarity, modernity, rounded, compact, inclined, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and strongly rounded counters. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense, ink-rich texture with smooth curve transitions and minimal modulation. Terminals are mostly blunt or softly rounded, and bowls (O, Q, e, o) read as broad ovals with generous interior space for the weight. Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy; the single-storey a and g, plus a simple i with a round dot, reinforce a clean, modern construction. Numerals are bold and stable with clear silhouettes, suited to large-scale display.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where impact and motion are important. It works especially well for sports and active-lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and bold editorial pull quotes that need to read quickly at large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a sporty, forward-leaning momentum. Its rounded shapes keep the voice approachable despite the strong weight, creating an energetic but not aggressive feel.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines speed and emphasis through a strong italic slant and compact, rounded construction. It aims to deliver confident messaging with a contemporary, energetic presence.
The pronounced italic angle and tight, compact letterforms create a fast visual rhythm that benefits short, emphatic strings. Wide apertures and open counters help preserve legibility at display sizes, even with the dense stroke weight.