Sans Normal Labab 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madani' by NamelaType, 'Glence' by Nine Font, 'Core Sans C' by S-Core, 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, 'Mundial Narrow' and 'Rotunda' by TipoType, and 'Caros' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, modern, friendly, confident, impact, momentum, modernize, approachability, legibility, geometric, rounded, oblique, compact, heavy.
A heavy, oblique sans with geometric, rounded construction and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves are smooth and full, with circular counters and softened joins, while terminals tend to be clean and blunt rather than tapered. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a steady forward motion. Spacing is relatively tight and the large x-height plus stout stems create a dense, high-impact texture in text, with simplified, sturdy letterforms that favor clarity at display sizes.
This font is best suited to short, high-visibility applications such as headlines, posters, branding, and packaging, where its weight and slant can carry a message quickly. It can also work for emphatic UI labels or campaign graphics when used with ample size and spacing to avoid an overly dense paragraph color.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-ready presence. Its rounded geometry keeps the boldness feeling approachable rather than harsh, while the oblique stance adds urgency and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a modern, geometric friendliness—combining a hefty build with rounded forms and a consistent oblique angle to create fast, confident typography for attention-driven layouts.
The figures follow the same robust, rounded logic as the letters, reading as solid and compact with generous interior shapes for their weight. Uppercase forms feel stable and blocky, while lowercase remains highly legible through open counters and uncomplicated shapes, producing a strong, even rhythm in continuous copy.