Sans Normal Nylan 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'Core Sans C' by S-Core, 'Mister London' by Sarid Ezra, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, chunky, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, rounded, geometric, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broad, even strokes. Forms lean on circular bowls and softened corners, with short apertures and tight counters that create a dense, poster-like color on the page. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey construction for key shapes, and the numerals match the same chunky, geometric logic with strong, stable silhouettes.
Best used for headlines, posters, and short copy where impact and personality matter more than fine detail. It suits branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, rounded voice, and it can work well for signage or labels when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly, approachable presence that reads as playful rather than formal. Its chunky geometry and softened curves suggest a retro-leaning, pop display attitude suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified, rounded geometry and consistent stroke weight, creating a strong, contemporary display look with a nostalgic, pop-forward flavor.
At text sizes the heavy weight and relatively enclosed counters make paragraphs feel solid and emphatic, while individual letters remain distinct thanks to clear geometric differentiation (notably in round letters and diagonals). Spacing appears comfortably open for a display face, supporting short lines and large settings without feeling cramped.