Sans Normal Nylav 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, confident, friendly, sporty, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, brand presence, energy, soft corners, geometric, blocky, compact joints, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and generous radii, while joins and terminals often resolve into subtly sheared, wedge-like cuts that add a dynamic, slightly italicized feel without true slant. Stroke endings are blunt and solid, and the lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with short ascenders and descenders, keeping the texture dense and even in running lines. Numerals and capitals share the same robust, geometric construction, emphasizing large silhouettes and clear negative space.
Best suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and brand marks where a dense, assertive voice is needed. It also fits sports or event identity, packaging, and social graphics where large sizes and high impact help the rounded forms stay legible and inviting.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, projecting confidence and energy rather than delicacy. Its rounded geometry reads friendly and contemporary, while the angled cuts and chunky proportions introduce a hint of retro athletic signage and display lettering.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that blends geometric roundness with sharp, energetic terminal cuts to feel both friendly and forceful. The consistent, simplified shapes suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and recognizable wordforms for branding and promotional typography.
In the sample text, the weight and tight counters create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color, which favors short bursts of text over long reading. The distinctive angled cuts are most noticeable in diagonals and curves, giving the face a branded, logo-ready personality.