Sans Normal Mydil 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Arabic', 'Neue Frutiger Devanagari', 'Neue Frutiger Georgian', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', 'Neue Frutiger Thai', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype and 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, heavyweight, rounded, geometric, blunt, compact joins.
A heavyweight sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are thick and consistent, with rounded bowls and softened corners that keep the silhouettes friendly rather than harsh. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small in letters like C, S, and e, creating a dense, poster-ready color on the page. The lowercase has a sturdy, single-storey a and g, short-ish ascenders/descenders, and a squat rhythm; terminals tend to be blunt and straightforward. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded geometry, with generous mass and clear, simple shapes.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold UI moments where maximum presence is desired. It performs well for short bursts of text, emphasizing keywords, and large-format signage where its simple shapes and rounded forms remain legible.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing a practical, no-nonsense presence with a slightly retro, pop sensibility. Its rounded geometry and dense spacing feel energetic and “headline-first,” projecting confidence and warmth more than precision or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive, highly legible display voice built from simple geometric curves and blunt terminals. It aims for broad, attention-grabbing shapes that stay friendly and contemporary while retaining a hint of classic, retro advertising weight.
At text sizes the tight counters and small apertures can darken the texture quickly, while at larger sizes the clean curves and solid forms read with strong impact. The wide stance and heavy weight make it especially effective when set with ample line spacing or shorter phrases.