Sans Normal Lykuz 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Trust Sans' by Lechuga Type, 'Acto' by Monotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Merlo Neue' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, playful, confident, retro, impact, motion, approachability, headline focus, brand punch, oblique, chunky, rounded, soft corners, bouncy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are blunt and consistently thick, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the texture friendly rather than rigid. The letters lean forward with a slightly “bouncy” rhythm, and many forms show subtly inflated curves (notably in bowls and rounded characters), producing an athletic, headline-driven color on the page. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and poster-ready, with simple construction and minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and brand marks where its weight and forward slant can do the work. It also fits sports and activity-oriented graphics, bold packaging callouts, and promotional copy that benefits from a lively, commanding tone.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, combining punchy weight with a casual, energetic slant. Its rounded heft and forward motion suggest movement and enthusiasm, reading as sporty and slightly retro without feeling decorative. The texture comes across as approachable and fun, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum visibility with a dynamic, forward-leaning stance while maintaining a clean sans structure. The softened geometry and rounded massing appear intended to balance toughness with approachability, creating a friendly display face for energetic communication.
At display sizes the dense counters and thick joins create strong impact; in longer text blocks the weight and slant can build a loud typographic voice. Round characters (like O/0 and 8/9) look especially inflated and graphic, reinforcing the bold, friendly presence.