Sans Normal Nylif 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type; 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'Core Sans A' by S-Core; and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, display, legibility, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and substantial stroke mass throughout. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, while terminals and joins feel softly squared, giving the shapes a sturdy, molded look. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” with straightforward, blocky construction and consistent rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can work for short UI labels or signage when clarity is supported by size and spacing, but it is less ideal for long paragraphs due to its dense internal spaces.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, with a distinctly playful, throwback feel. Its chunky forms read as approachable rather than severe, lending a cheerful, energetic voice that suits attention-grabbing headlines.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded character—combining sturdy, simplified geometry with a soft, approachable finish for expressive display typography.
At text sizes the dense counters and tight openings increase visual weight, so it performs best when given comfortable tracking and line spacing. Numerals follow the same rounded, compact logic, reinforcing a cohesive, display-oriented personality.