Sans Normal Lygab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capital' by Fenotype, 'Guanabara Sans' by Plau, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Samplex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, playful, retro, impact, motion, attention, display, approachability, chunky, rounded, slanted, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky, rounded outlines and smoothly blended corners. The strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters stay relatively open despite the weight. Terminals tend to be softly squared or rounded, giving the forms a friendly blockiness rather than sharp precision. Proportions feel broad and slightly condensed in places, with a lively, uneven rhythm from letter to letter that emphasizes momentum over strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports-themed graphics, brand marks, and packaging. It also works well for promotional copy or pull quotes where a strong, kinetic presence is desirable, rather than extended small-size reading.
The overall tone is bold and animated, with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its forward slant and swollen shapes read as energetic and confident, while the rounded finishing keeps it approachable rather than severe. The character set in text feels punchy and attention-grabbing, leaning toward a playful retro display voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a forward-driving slant and friendly, inflated shapes. It prioritizes bold presence and motion, aiming for clear, punchy forms that read quickly in display contexts.
In running text, the pronounced slant and dense color create a strong texture that can feel compact at smaller sizes, while the generous curves help maintain recognizability. Numerals are sturdy and highly visible, matching the letters’ heavy, rounded construction.