Sans Normal Wiluk 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, geometric sans with round bowls and straightforward, low-friction construction, overlaid with irregular distressed cutouts. The underlying letterforms read as clean and contemporary—simple terminals, broad curves, and compact joins—while the texture introduces torn, chipped voids that vary per glyph. Counters stay mostly open and the silhouette remains solid, but the internal erosion creates uneven color and a mottled rhythm across words, especially in rounds like O, C, G, and numerals.
Best suited to short display settings where the distressed texture can be appreciated: posters, headlines, album or podcast artwork, apparel graphics, and punchy branding accents. It can work for subheads or pull quotes when set large with generous spacing, but it’s less appropriate for long-form text where the internal cutouts may fatigue readability.
The distressed pattern pushes the tone toward gritty and industrial, suggesting wear, abrasion, and street-level authenticity. It feels assertive and loud, with a rugged, DIY edge that reads more expressive than neutral despite the straightforward sans foundation.
The design appears intended to combine a modern, rounded sans structure with a deliberate worn treatment, creating a ready-made “aged print” look without needing additional effects. It aims for immediate impact and atmosphere while keeping letter shapes familiar enough to remain legible at typical display sizes.
Texture placement is inconsistent by design—some glyphs are lightly marked while others carry larger voids—so repeated letters can feel visually varied. At smaller sizes the erosion can reduce clarity, while at display sizes the chipped details become a defining feature.