Sans Normal Lygiv 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip' by Hoftype; 'Galano Grotesque' by René Bieder; 'Manifestor' by Stawix; 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType; and 'Clinto', 'Inovasi', and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, dynamic, retro, friendly, impact, motion, headline display, brand presence, approachability, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and generously rounded curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and terminals read as softly cut or rounded rather than sharp. Counters are fairly compact and apertures tend to be tightened, giving the face a dense, high-ink silhouette that stays cohesive at large sizes. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and energetic, with sturdy, simplified forms that prioritize bold presence over delicate detail.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and short statements where maximum impact and motion are desirable. It works well for sports and fitness branding, energetic campaigns, packaging callouts, and logo/wordmark explorations that benefit from a chunky, rounded sans with a forward slant. For longer passages, it’s likely to be more effective in brief, emphatic bursts than in continuous reading.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, poster-like confidence. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, keeping the voice friendly rather than aggressive despite the strong weight. The slant contributes motion and urgency, evoking action-oriented branding and upbeat headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic, modern display sans that reads loud and fast. By combining a strong, rounded skeleton with a pronounced slant and compact internal spaces, it emphasizes momentum and presence for attention-driven typography.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight openings create strong word-shapes and a blocky texture, making it most comfortable where impact is the goal. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, rounded construction, reinforcing a consistent, display-oriented feel across mixed content.