Sans Rounded Tibu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Linotte' by JCFonts, 'Cobbler Sans' by Juri Zaech, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, and 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, bouncy, kidlike, approachability, soft impact, display legibility, humor, soft, puffy, rounded, informal, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, blob-like strokes and fully softened terminals. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, giving letters a hand-drawn, organic feel despite generally consistent stroke thickness. Curves dominate the construction, with simplified joins and minimal interior detailing; forms like a, g, and e read as single-storey, while uppercase shapes stay broad and roomy. Figures are similarly bulbous with generous curves, producing a cohesive, cushioned texture in both grid and text settings.
Best suited to display applications where warmth and impact matter: children’s titles, playful branding, snack and confectionery packaging, event posters, and short headline or logo work. It can also work for large UI labels or signage when a friendly, informal tone is desired, but its dense weight and compact counters make it less appropriate for extended small-size text.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like softness that feels casual and lighthearted. Its bouncy silhouettes and slightly irregular rhythm create an expressive, comedic voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable presence with maximum softness—prioritizing rounded shapes and a cartoon-like simplicity to create instant friendliness and high visibility in short, punchy messaging.
Spacing appears naturally open due to the wide silhouettes and rounded shoulders, creating a dark, even color at display sizes. Distinctive features include a soft, circular i-dot and generally simplified geometry that prioritizes friendliness over sharp precision.