Sans Normal Pebef 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Basic Sans' by Latinotype, 'Motiva Sans' by Plau, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, approachable, playful, confident, impact, approachability, modernity, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are uniform and weighty, with softly eased corners that keep counters and joins from feeling sharp. Round letters (O, C, G) read as near-circular, while straighter forms (E, F, H, N) maintain a clean, blocky structure. Lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and compact apertures, producing dense, dark word shapes and strong presence at display sizes. Numerals match the same robust construction with simplified, rounded geometry and stable alignment to the baseline.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact and quick recognition are needed. The rounded, sturdy forms work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly, contemporary voice. In longer passages, the dense texture suggests using generous size and spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is friendly and modern, with a bold, poster-like confidence. Its rounded shaping softens the mass of the strokes, giving it an approachable, slightly playful character rather than a severe or technical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modern sans look with softened geometry—combining high impact with an approachable, rounded personality. It emphasizes solid silhouette clarity and consistent, simplified shapes for strong display performance.
The tight, sturdy counters and compact openings create a high-ink, attention-grabbing texture in longer lines of text. Diacritics are not shown; the sample demonstrates strong consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.