Sans Normal Lyrel 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mayberry' by Ascender, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Negara Serif' by Monoco Type, 'Acto' by Monotype, and 'Petala Pro' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, punchy, playful, retro, energetic, impact, motion, emphasis, approachability, display, oblique, heavyweight, rounded, compact spacing, soft terminals.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and generous curves. Letterforms show softly rounded terminals and smooth, continuous bowls, paired with assertive, straight-sided verticals and diagonals that keep the silhouette crisp. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, creating dense, high-impact texture in words, while the lowercase maintains clear, large interior spaces where possible. Overall rhythm is forward-leaning and lively, with sturdy shapes and a consistent, rounded construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, cover lines, and bold campaign graphics. It also fits sporty or energetic branding, punchy packaging, and social media advertising where a forward-leaning, high-contrast presence helps text stand out.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, headline-first attitude. Its rounded geometry and italic slant add a friendly, dynamic feel that reads as contemporary with a hint of retro display flavor.
The design appears intended as a high-impact italic display sans that communicates speed and emphasis. Its rounded construction and dense weight aim to stay approachable while delivering strong visual authority in short bursts of text.
The numerals and capitals present strong, blocky silhouettes suited to attention-grabbing settings, while the lowercase remains sturdy and compact, reinforcing a dense typographic color. The oblique angle is pronounced enough to signal motion without sacrificing overall clarity at larger sizes.