Sans Normal Mebab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' by Fontfabric; 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType; and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, playful, confident, retro, impact, motion, friendly boldness, headline utility, oblique, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, simplified forms. Strokes are thick and even, with soft terminals and smoothly curved bowls that stay sturdy at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight, giving letters a dense, poster-like color, while the slant introduces forward motion and a consistent right-leaning rhythm across the set. Overall geometry favors bold curves and blunt joins over sharp detail, keeping shapes cohesive and highly graphic.
Best suited to large-scale typography where impact and motion are desired, such as posters, big headlines, promotional graphics, and brand marks. It also fits sports and streetwear-style applications, bold packaging callouts, and energetic social media art. For longer text, it will typically perform better in short bursts with added spacing to keep forms open.
The tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, headline-driven presence. Its rounded massing reads friendly rather than severe, while the strong slant adds urgency and motion, suggesting action, competition, and upbeat entertainment.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, forward-leaning display sans that prioritizes bold silhouette and quick recognition. Its rounded construction and consistent, heavy strokes aim to deliver a friendly but assertive voice for attention-first typography.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight internal spaces create a strong, continuous texture that benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. Numerals match the letters’ robust, rounded construction, maintaining the same compact, high-impact feel.