Sans Normal Belaw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, youthful, approachability, informality, human touch, cheerful tone, rounded, bouncy, informal, quirky, soft terminals.
A narrow, rounded sans with an intentionally handmade rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast and mostly monoline, with gently bulging curves and slightly uneven joins that create a lively texture across words. Terminals tend to be soft and subtly flared rather than sharply cut, and counters are open and simple, favoring clarity over geometric precision. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height, while capitals are tall and cleanly structured, giving lines a light, vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display and short text where a friendly, informal tone is desired—children’s materials, casual branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, and inviting signage. It can also work for brief subheads or pull quotes when you want a personable voice without moving into script territory.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly quirky character that feels conversational. Its subtle irregularities read as human and relaxed rather than polished or corporate, lending a cheerful, easygoing voice.
This design appears aimed at delivering a legible sans that feels hand-drawn and approachable, combining simple construction with a gently irregular, bouncy rhythm for a human, contemporary personality.
Round letters like O/C/S show smooth, generous curves, while verticals (I, L, T) stay straight and tidy, enhancing the font’s upbeat contrast between structure and casualness. The numerals share the same friendly, handwritten sensibility, with simple shapes and a soft, informal stance.