Sans Normal Mylay 14 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Dilemma' by Sudtipos, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, punchy, playful, impact, approachability, retro display, simplicity, bold clarity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, high impact, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded geometry and softened corners that keep the overall silhouette friendly despite the dense weight. Curves are broad and smooth, with generously rounded bowls and slightly squared-off terminals that create a solid, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and joins are firm and stable, producing strong, dark word shapes. The lowercase features short, sturdy ascenders/descenders and a single-storey ‘a’, reinforcing a simple, geometric construction.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, and large callouts where maximum impact is needed. It can work well for branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, robust voice, and for signage that needs clear, bold forms at a distance.
The tone is confident and approachable, with a retro display energy that reads bold and upbeat rather than harsh. Its rounded massing gives it a warm, informal character suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact rounded grotesque for display use, balancing assertiveness with approachable curves. Its compact, simplified shapes prioritize strong silhouettes and consistent weight for attention and immediacy.
The figures are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the letterforms’ compact proportions and maintaining consistent color across mixed alphanumeric settings. In text blocks, the strong stroke density and tight internal spaces make it most effective at larger sizes where its shapes can breathe.