Sans Normal Nylom 3 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara and 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, poster, impact, approachability, retro flavor, brand presence, legibility, rounded, blocky, soft corners, geometric, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky, compact letterforms and softened corners. Curves are built from broad circular/elliptical shapes, while straights terminate in blunt, squared ends, creating a sturdy, cut-out silhouette. Counters are relatively small (notably in O, B, P, R, 8, 9), and the overall rhythm is dense and stable, with simple, geometric construction and minimal contrast. Uppercase forms feel wide and assertive; lowercase is similarly robust with single-storey a and g, and a prominent, block-like presence across the set.
Best suited to display settings where weight and silhouette carry the message: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a friendly, emphatic tone is desired, but its dense interiors suggest keeping longer text to larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a retro display flavor with a playful, toy-like softness. Its rounded geometry and compact counters give it a punchy, energetic voice that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a confident, highly legible display sans that emphasizes geometric softness and strong, compact forms. It prioritizes immediate impact and a welcoming personality, aligning well with contemporary-retro branding and bold editorial titling.
The numerals and punctuation-like shapes shown share the same compact, heavy construction, supporting tight, impactful word shapes. The design favors strong silhouettes over delicate interior detail, which helps it hold together at large sizes and in high-contrast applications.