Sans Normal Lymug 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'Crique Grotesk' by Stawix, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Eloquia' by Typekiln, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, energetic, confident, playful, retro, impact, motion, branding, attention, display strength, oblique, rounded, bulky, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and generously rounded bowls. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with softened corners and smooth, elliptical curves that give letters a molded, almost “inflated” feel. Apertures tend to be relatively closed and counters are compact, which boosts density and headline impact. The slant is steady across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the overall rhythm reads compact and forceful despite the wide stance.
Best suited to large-scale display use where weight and slant can do the work: headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, event promotion, packaging, and bold social graphics. It can also serve as a punchy secondary type for short emphasis lines, pricing, or calls to action, but is less ideal for long text due to compact counters and dense color.
The font projects speed and punch, combining an athletic, poster-ready attitude with a friendly roundedness. Its bold slant and dense shapes create a sense of motion and urgency, while the smooth curves keep the tone approachable rather than aggressive. The overall impression leans toward retro sports branding and high-energy promotional typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of motion, using a consistent oblique angle and rounded, heavy shapes for a strong but friendly voice. Its wide stance and compact interior spaces prioritize visual presence and immediacy in branding and promotional layouts.
Round forms like O, C, and G appear highly circular/elliptical, helping the design feel cohesive across the set. The figures share the same forward-leaning, sturdy construction, supporting strong numeric presence in display contexts. At smaller sizes, the tight internal spaces may reduce clarity, especially in letters with similar silhouettes.