Sans Normal Rebaw 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text' by Linotype; 'Gautami', 'Kartika', and 'Mangal' by Microsoft Corporation; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; and 'SK Goldilocks' by Salih Kizilkaya (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s, friendly, playful, chunky, informal, retro, approachability, personality, display impact, informal tone, handmade feel, rounded, soft, bubbly, quirky, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and subtly irregular contours that give it a hand-cut, organic feel. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast, and many terminals end in blunt, slightly rounded edges rather than crisp cuts. Counters are generally open and round (notably in O, o, e, and 8), while curves and joins show gentle asymmetries that keep the texture lively. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a simple t with a small crossbar; overall spacing reads slightly loose for a bold display tone.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, friendly voice. It also works well for children’s materials, casual editorial callouts, and short UI labels where warmth and immediacy are more important than strict neutrality. For longer passages, its heavy weight and lively contours are most comfortable at larger text sizes.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat personality—more casual and characterful than strictly geometric. Its softened shapes and mild wobble suggest handmade signage or playful packaging, giving text a warm, friendly presence without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver an accessible, cheerful display sans that feels hand-shaped rather than mechanically perfect. Its rounded construction and subtle irregularities aim to add personality and approachability while keeping letterforms simple and highly legible.
Capitals are broad and stable, with a strong horizontal emphasis in letters like E and F, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) stay thick and readable. Numerals are rounded and sturdy, with a distinctive, bulbous 2 and an 8 built from two near-equal bowls, supporting clear display use at medium and large sizes.