Sans Normal Nylov 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Resist Sans' by Groteskly Yours and 'Neue Haas Unica' and 'Neue Haas Unica Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, punchy, high impact, friendly display, bold branding, retro appeal, rounded, blocky, soft corners, heavy terminals, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal spaces. Strokes are thick and generally monolinear, with softened corners and strongly weighted terminals that create a dense, poster-like texture. Curves are built from simple circular/elliptical geometry, while joins and diagonals are kept sturdy and un-fussy, yielding a confident, highly legible silhouette at display sizes. The lowercase follows the same chunky construction, with single-storey forms and short, stout extenders that keep the overall rhythm tight.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, and brand marks where impact and clarity are priorities. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a friendly, high-contrast presence against simple backgrounds, and short UI labels or badges when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a slightly retro, cartoon-like friendliness with the authority of big, blocky shapes. It feels energetic and informal, designed to grab attention quickly without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified, rounded geometry and heavy stroke weight, creating a cohesive, approachable voice for attention-driven typography.
Large apertures are generally reduced by the heavy weight, so counters and openings read best when given breathing room. The numerals and capitals carry the same rounded, compact construction, producing a consistent, uniform color across mixed-case settings.