Sans Normal Mygov 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'FF Nort' by FontFont, 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Caldstone' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, punchy, attention grabbing, retro flavor, friendly display, brand voice, poster impact, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, high impact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and softly blunted corners. Counters are relatively small and often slightly teardrop-like, giving letters a dense, compact color on the page. Curves are full and circular, while joins and terminals lean toward subtly flared, wedge-like shaping rather than crisp geometric cuts, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a prominent, curved descender on “y,” while figures are bold and bulbous with distinctive inktrap-like notches in places.
Best suited to large sizes where its chunky curves and distinctive interior shapes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding moments. It can work well for playful logotypes and short punchy statements, but is less ideal for long reading or small UI text due to tight counters and strong display texture.
The overall tone is warm and exuberant, with a distinctly vintage, sign-painter energy. Its inflated forms and tight counters feel humorous and approachable, trading precision for personality and impact. The texture reads as loud and celebratory, suited to attention-grabbing display use.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette and a retro-leaning, hand-cut sensibility. The goal seems to be a bold display voice that feels approachable and characterful rather than strictly geometric or neutral.
The design maintains consistent stroke heft across straight and curved segments, producing an even, poster-like typographic color. Several glyphs show intentionally idiosyncratic carving and interior shaping (notably in “S,” “Q,” and some numerals), which adds character but can increase visual noise at smaller sizes.