Sans Normal Nylav 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'Meutas' and 'Meutas Soft' by Trustha, and 'Rohyt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, modern retro, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact joins, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and generous curves. Strokes maintain an even, monoline presence, with rounded terminals and softened corners that keep the silhouettes smooth and solid. Counters are relatively tight, and joins are compact, producing dense, high-impact letterforms; the overall rhythm is steady and blocky, with clear geometric construction in bowls and rounds. Numerals follow the same robust, curved logic, staying visually consistent with the letterforms.
Well-suited to display settings where weight and presence are desirable, such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short bursts of UI or social graphics when used with comfortable spacing, but it is most effective in larger sizes where its rounded detailing and compact interior spaces remain clear.
The tone is bold and upbeat, balancing strength with approachability. Its rounded shapes and compact counters create a playful, slightly retro feel while still reading as contemporary and confident. The overall impression is loud, friendly, and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice. The consistent stroke weight and geometric rounding suggest an intention to create a dependable, highly legible display sans that feels approachable and modern while nodding to classic, chunky headline typography.
The design favors strong silhouette readability and uniform color on the line, with pronounced roundness in letters like C, G, O, and S and a sturdy, stable stance across capitals and lowercase. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and dense texture may benefit from increased tracking or simpler settings.