Sans Normal Lyman 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types; 'Squad' by Fontfabric; 'Agent Sans', 'Akagi', and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype; 'Dalle' by Stawix; and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, playful, punchy, retro, energetic, impact, motion, fun, bold branding, headline emphasis, slanted, chunky, rounded, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded, inflated forms and broadly uniform stroke thickness. Terminals are mostly blunt and softly curved, and counters tend to be tight, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. The design leans on wide bowls and circular construction in letters like O, C, and G, while angled joins and clipped diagonals add snap in E, F, K, and Z. Overall spacing reads compact and lively, with a slightly irregular, bouncy rhythm that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical.
This font performs best at display sizes where its thick strokes, rounded geometry, and energetic slant can carry the message. It suits branding marks, posters, bold advertising, sports and streetwear graphics, and packaging callouts where quick impact is more important than extended text readability.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a sporty, retro-leaning attitude that feels friendly rather than formal. Its exaggerated slant and chunky shapes suggest motion and impact, making it well-suited to expressive, attention-seeking typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, motion-forward slant and compact, rounded shapes. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a lively rhythm for contemporary display typography with a sporty, retro flavor.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and emblematic, while lowercase shows more character through simplified shapes and soft, bulbous curves. Numerals are equally weighty and rounded, matching the headline-first voice of the letters and keeping multi-digit strings visually consistent.