Sans Normal Jelir 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype and 'Balgin' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, assertive, playful, retro, impact, motion, display, attention, slanted, rounded, soft corners, chunky, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, generously filled counters. Strokes are smoothly curving with softly tapered joins, producing a buoyant rhythm rather than a rigid geometric feel. Terminals tend to be clean and blunt, while letters like a, e, and s show rounded apertures and slightly compressed interior spaces that keep the color dense. Figures and caps maintain the same forward-leaning momentum, with sturdy diagonals and wide bowls that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, and promotional graphics where the slant and heavy weight can project energy. It can also work for packaging and logo wordmarks that want a friendly-but-forceful presence. For longer passages, it will be most effective in larger sizes where the dense texture has room to breathe.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a sporty, headline-ready confidence. Its rounded forms keep it friendly and approachable, while the pronounced slant adds motion and urgency. The result feels bold and contemporary with a mild retro advertising flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and motion, combining wide, rounded forms with a consistent forward lean. It aims for quick recognition and a confident, contemporary voice while retaining approachable softness in the curves.
Spacing appears deliberately compact for a tight, high-ink texture, especially in lowercase and numerals. Round glyphs (o, 0, 8, 9) are notably full and stable, while diagonals (v, w, x, y, z) emphasize speed and impact. The italic construction reads as an intentional design stance rather than a simple oblique, giving the face a distinct voice in running text samples.