Sans Normal Yilaz 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Portilla Rounded Bold Sans Font' by Maulana Creative, 'Bitner' by The Northern Block, and 'Cormac' by Typedepot (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, album covers, industrial, rugged, utilitarian, authoritative, retro, stencil aesthetic, gritty impact, utility labeling, vintage texture, stencil-cut, distressed, choppy edges, inked, irregular texture.
A heavy, stencil-like sans with rounded, blocky forms and frequent internal breaks that create visible bridges in bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and compact, with slightly irregular edges that feel inked or worn, producing a textured silhouette rather than crisp geometry. Curves are broadly rounded, terminals tend toward blunt cuts, and the overall rhythm is punchy with tight internal spaces that remain readable at display sizes. Letter widths vary modestly, adding a handmade, printed-through-a-mask feel across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and signage where the stencil breaks and distressed texture can read as intentional character. It also fits packaging, album art, and themed graphics that want an industrial or retro-utility voice. For long passages or small UI text, the tight counters and rough edges may reduce clarity compared to cleaner sans designs.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone—like shipping marks, equipment labeling, or protest/DIY signage. Its broken shapes and rough edges introduce grit and urgency, giving it a vintage-workshop character that feels tough and practical rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic stenciled lettering with worn printing artifacts, balancing rounded, approachable shapes with hard interruptions that suggest physical production. It aims for bold recognizability and atmosphere—evoking marked crates, workshop tools, and utilitarian branding—while staying legible in display typography.
The stencil breaks are a defining feature and appear consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating strong negative-shape patterning in text. The texture is visually prominent and can close up in small sizes, while larger sizes emphasize the distressed details and bridge cuts.