Sans Normal Tykav 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, confident, retro, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand punch, rounded, soft, chunky, bubbly, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and generously curved terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with smoothly blended joins, giving letters a soft, molded look rather than a sharp geometric one. The capitals feel broad and stable, while the lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and stout, blocky stems; apertures are relatively tight, contributing to a dense, punchy texture. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, with simple, highly legible silhouettes.
This font is well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront signage, packaging, and bold brand marks where a friendly, chunky voice is desired. It can work for brief display copy, but its dense interiors suggest using it at larger sizes or with looser tracking for best clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, attention-grabbing presence that reads as fun rather than severe. Its soft corners and inflated shapes add a whimsical, retro-leaning flavor that suits expressive, personality-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded voice—prioritizing bold silhouette, softness, and approachability over airy text color. It aims for instantly recognizable letterforms with a lively, retro display character.
Large counters and bowls are present but somewhat enclosed, so the face looks strongest when given adequate size and spacing. The shapes remain clean and consistent across the set, producing a solid, poster-like rhythm in lines of text.