Sans Normal Lyrat 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Franklin Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app titles, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, playful, impact, motion, display emphasis, brand voice, slanted, heavyweight, rounded, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, softly squared contours. Strokes are thick and steady with modest contrast, and curves stay smooth and continuous, giving counters a generous, open feel. Terminals are clean and unadorned, while joins and shoulders read sturdy and compact, creating a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. Figures and capitals maintain the same weighty, unified construction, emphasizing bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and prominent UI titles. It performs well where strong emphasis and quick recognition are needed, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and momentum. Its chunky shapes and rounded curves add friendliness and a slightly playful character, keeping it approachable even at large, loud sizes.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic slant and sturdy, rounded forms, balancing urgency with approachability. The letterforms prioritize bold silhouettes and consistent rhythm to create clear, energetic typography for display-driven communication.
The slant and strong massing create pronounced word shapes and a rhythmic, slightly “bouncy” line flow in paragraphs. The design favors clear, simplified forms and strong black presence, making it especially dependent on ample spacing and size for best readability in longer passages.