Sans Normal Yiloz 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin Gothic', 'ITC Franklin', and 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC; 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype; 'TS Franklin Gothic' and 'TS Plymouth' by TypeShop Collection; 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Franklin Gothic Raw' by Wiescher Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, stenciled, rugged, utilitarian, military, stencil effect, distressed texture, high impact, utilitarian marking, distressed, inked, blocky, chiseled, weathered.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly sans with a stencil construction: many letters are interrupted by small bridges and cut-ins that open counters and break strokes. The forms are broadly geometric with rounded bowls and straightforward verticals, but the edges are intentionally irregular, giving a printed, worn-in texture rather than a clean vector finish. Stroke terminals are mostly blunt, joins are sturdy, and counters stay fairly open even in dense letters, supporting strong figure/ground separation at display sizes. Spacing appears generous and the rhythm is punchy, with slightly uneven silhouettes that read like paint or ink pushed through a stencil.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, labels, and signage where the stencil cuts and distressed texture can be appreciated. It works particularly well for branding and packaging that aims for an industrial or tactical feel, and for short text where strong, rugged letterforms are a feature rather than a distraction.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone with a rugged, hands-on attitude. Its stencil breaks and distressed edges suggest shipping crates, signage, equipment markings, and other practical labeling contexts, bringing a sense of toughness and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a stencil-marked look with deliberate wear, balancing simple geometric construction with broken strokes for a functional, hard-edged character. It prioritizes impact and thematic texture over pristine uniformity, aiming to evoke practical markings and printed grit.
Lowercase echoes the uppercase structure with similarly interrupted bowls and occasional narrow, upright stems, creating a mixed-case texture that still feels assertive. Numerals follow the same stencil logic, with clear differentiation and high-impact silhouettes suited to large-scale reading.