Sans Normal Lymin 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Avion' by Fenotype, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'HD Node' and 'HD Node Sans' by HyperDeluxe, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, friendly, impact, motion, headline, modernity, legibility, compact counters, ink traps, slanted terminals, rounded corners, high impact.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad, rounded forms and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are uniformly robust with subtle tapering in joins and a few notch-like cuts that read as ink-trap style details at tight intersections (notably in letters like a, e, s, and the numerals). Uppercase shapes are wide and blocky with softened corners, while lowercase is compact and sturdy, maintaining clear silhouettes even at display sizes. The numerals share the same dense, rounded construction, with open apertures where needed to preserve clarity in such a dark weight.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where maximum impact and a sense of speed are desirable. It works well for sports and performance-oriented identities, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold logotypes. For longer text, it is more effective in short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and emphatic UI labels—rather than dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a sporty, action-oriented slant that suggests speed and momentum. Rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel contemporary and upbeat. The dense color and chunky rhythm give it a poster-like presence that reads as confident and attention-seeking.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact, modern sans optimized for dynamic display use. Its pronounced slant, rounded construction, and counter-preserving cut-ins suggest an intention to stay readable while pushing toward a powerful, compressed visual density. Overall, it looks built to communicate energy, strength, and contemporary commercial appeal.
The italic angle is strong enough to create motion without collapsing spacing, and the design relies on large interior shapes and controlled apertures to stay legible. The texture is very dark, so it performs best when given breathing room and used as a headline or short-form accent. The ink-trap-like cuts add a technical, modern nuance and help prevent counters from clogging in the heaviest areas.