Sans Normal Obgup 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, friendly, direct, sporty, confident, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, simplicity, rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded bowls and broadly squared terminals. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and curves are smoothed into simple, continuous shapes that keep counters open despite the weight. Proportions favor wide shoulders and sturdy verticals, with a slightly condensed feel in many letters and a strong, even color in text. Numerals are bold and geometric, matching the letters’ simplified, high-mass construction.
Best suited to short, bold text where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, identity marks, and packaging. It can also work for wayfinding or signage-style messaging, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded curves. It reads as practical and unpretentious—more about impact and clarity than refinement—suggesting a modern, sporty sensibility.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact with a approachable, rounded geometry. It prioritizes uniform stroke weight and simplified construction to create a consistent, high-ink silhouette that stays legible and recognizable in display settings.
At larger sizes the forms feel solid and graphic, with distinct silhouettes that hold up in headlines and signage-like applications. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation in key shapes (e.g., a, g, t) while keeping the same chunky, rounded rhythm as the caps.