Sans Normal Yaku 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s media, branding, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, soft, approachability, playfulness, display impact, human touch, simplicity, rounded, blunt terminals, loose spacing, organic edges, chunky.
A rounded sans with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Curves are generous and slightly irregular, giving the outlines an organic, hand-drawn feel rather than a mechanically perfect geometry. Counters are open and round, with broad bowls in letters like B, D, O, and P, and simple, sturdy construction across the set. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), short-to-moderate ascenders, and compact apertures that keep word shapes cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where its chunky rounded forms can stay crisp and expressive—such as packaging, posters, event graphics, and cheerful brand identities. It can also work well for children’s materials and playful UI moments (buttons, stickers, badges), while longer text blocks may feel heavy and dense.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a cozy, slightly whimsical personality. Its softened corners and subtly uneven rhythm feel human and relaxed, lending a friendly voice that reads as contemporary and approachable rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a warm, accessible sans voice with rounded geometry and a touch of handmade irregularity. It prioritizes friendliness and impact over strict typographic neutrality, aiming for strong readability in display contexts with a personable character.
Round letters (O, Q, C) have a subtly squarish, softened-rectangle impression, and the Q’s tail is prominent and distinctive. Diacritics/marks shown are minimal in the samples, but the dotted i and j use round dots that match the font’s softened theme. Numerals are sturdy and simplified, with clear shapes designed to hold up at larger sizes.