Sans Normal Yimam 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Crispy Yellow' by Bogstav, 'Hard Luck' by PizzaDude.dk, and 'Hanz' by Santi Rey (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, kids branding, playful, handmade, grunge, casual, friendly, hand-printed feel, high impact, texture-forward, approachable tone, rough edges, rounded, blobby, stamped, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded, simplified letterforms and soft corners. Strokes are thick and relatively even, but the edges are intentionally irregular, giving a cutout/stamped look with small dents and waviness along contours. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed by the weight, while apertures are tight, producing strong, dark texture in text. Overall spacing and widths feel slightly inconsistent in a deliberate way, reinforcing the handmade rhythm.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as posters, packaging, headlines, and playful branding where a tactile, hand-printed feel is desirable. It can work for labels or social graphics when used with generous size and spacing to keep counters and word shapes clear.
The font reads as informal and energetic, with a quirky, crafty tone. Its roughened outlines and chunky silhouettes suggest a playful, DIY attitude rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic a thick marker or ink-stamp impression—prioritizing character and texture over precision—while keeping forms simple and sans-like for quick recognition.
In longer lines the dense color and small counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the texture becomes a distinctive feature rather than a distraction. Numerals share the same sturdy, rounded construction and rough perimeter, matching the alphabet well for headline use.