Sans Normal Vabab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, ui text, editorial, posters, marketing, modern, friendly, clean, casual, techy, approachability, modern clarity, distinct italic voice, readable texture, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, open counters, oblique stress.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth curves, open apertures, and gently tapered joins that keep the texture light and even. Strokes stay largely uniform, with subtle modulation at curves and terminals that reads more as optical refinement than contrast. The lowercase shows a compact, readable build with rounded bowls and a single‑storey a and g; ascenders and descenders are moderate and keep lines from feeling cramped. Numerals are simple and upright in structure, with rounded shapes and clear differentiation, matching the typeface’s soft, continuous rhythm.
Well suited to brand systems that want a warm, modern voice, from logos and headlines to supporting copy. The clear, open shapes and steady rhythm make it a practical choice for UI labels, product pages, and short editorial passages where an italic-forward personality is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, pairing a clean sans structure with a relaxed, energetic slant. Its rounded forms and smooth endings feel friendly and informal, while the tidy spacing and consistent construction keep it credible for modern interfaces and branded communication.
The design appears aimed at delivering an italic sans that reads cleanly while adding friendliness through rounded geometry and softened terminals. It prioritizes a smooth, contemporary texture and easy readability, giving designers a casual-yet-controlled tone for digital and print applications.
The italic is clearly drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with curved strokes that maintain balance and clarity at text sizes. Round letters like o, e, and c feel especially smooth, while diagonals in v, w, x, and y add a lively cadence without turning sharp or aggressive.