Sans Normal Panel 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'ITC Blair' by ITC, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, and 'Core Sans E' and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachable, display impact, approachability, brand voice, high legibility, poster tone, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, bouncy, stout.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves are generous and bowls are wide, while counters stay relatively open for the weight, producing a clear, sturdy silhouette. Terminals are blunt and slightly rounded, and joints (as in K, R, and y) feel compact and engineered for solidity rather than sharpness. The overall texture is dense and even, with consistent stroke presence and a slightly compressed, blocky rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display work where impact and friendliness are priorities—headlines, short statements, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It can also work for UI labels or section headers when a warm, bold voice is desired, but its dense color may feel heavy in long paragraphs.
The tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, cartoon-adjacent friendliness that reads as confident rather than strict. Its rounded heft suggests comfort and approachability, lending a casual, upbeat character with a mild retro sign-painting/poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with minimal fuss: a bold, rounded sans optimized for quick recognition and an inviting, personable voice. The consistent softness and compact joins suggest an emphasis on sturdy legibility and a cohesive, logo-ready texture.
Uppercase forms present as stable and sign-like, while lowercase shapes keep a simple, sturdy construction (single-storey a and g) that reinforces the approachable feel. Numerals are bold and highly legible at display sizes, with rounded geometry that matches the letterforms closely.