Sans Normal Lykop 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Shape' by Brink, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Montilla' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, friendly, punchy, modern, impact, motion, display, approachability, modernity, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy terminals.
This typeface is a hefty oblique sans with broad, rounded letterforms and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes are consistently thick with soft, radiused corners, producing smooth curves on bowls and strong, blocky diagonals on letters like A, K, V, W, and Z. Counters are relatively tight in characters such as B, P, R, 8, and 9, emphasizing a dense, impactful silhouette. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a simple, geometric construction that keeps the rhythm even and the shapes cohesive across letters and numerals.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and promotional graphics where impact and motion are desired. The dense counters and heavy strokes suggest using it at medium-to-large sizes for maximum clarity.
The overall tone is bold and high-energy, with a sporty, contemporary feel driven by the strong slant and rounded massing. It reads as friendly and approachable rather than technical, while still delivering an assertive, headline-forward presence.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, energetic oblique sans that combines strong readability with a dynamic, forward-driving stance. Its rounded construction and solid weight aim to balance friendliness with emphatic presence for attention-grabbing typography.
The oblique angle and weight create a strong sense of motion, making spacing and word shapes feel compact and continuous in running lines. Round letters (O, C, G, e, o) stay smooth and full, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) retain a sturdy, sign-like clarity.