Sans Normal Tylij 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Castle EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'FS Blake' by Fontsmith, 'Rotulo' by Huy!Fonts, 'Castle' by Linotype, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'TS Castle' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, friendly, punchy, sporty, visual impact, friendly display, retro flavor, signage clarity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, soft corners, high impact, sturdy.
A heavy, broad display face with compact curves and squared-off terminals that keep the forms feeling solid and planted. Strokes are consistently thick with subtle modulation, and counters are relatively small, giving the alphabet a dense, poster-ready color. Round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as squarish ovals, while joins and shoulders in letters like n, m, h, and u are smooth and generously radiused rather than sharp. Lowercase forms are robust with large bowls and short, thick arms; punctuation and numerals match the same weighty, simplified construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a dense, high-impact typographic voice is needed. It also works well for signage and short callouts—especially where a friendly, retro-leaning presence is desirable—while extended text would typically require generous size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly, throwback energy that recalls classic signage and mid-century advertising. Its rounded construction and hefty weight convey approachability and confidence while still feeling assertive and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual presence with smooth, rounded letterforms that stay readable and cohesive at display sizes. Its simplified constructions and compact counters suggest an intention to balance approachability with strong emphasis for commercial and promotional typography.
The design prioritizes strong silhouettes and even texture over delicate detail, producing clear word shapes at large sizes. Letters like a and g use simplified, single-storey constructions, reinforcing the informal, display-oriented character. The numerals are similarly stout, with ample curves and minimal finesse, reinforcing a unified, impactful rhythm.