Sans Normal Pekah 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Arlon' by Marc Lohner, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, bubbly, friendly impact, display emphasis, approachable branding, playful tone, rounded, soft, compact, heavy, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and fully blunted terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing compact counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Curves are generously inflated and the joins are smooth, giving letters a slightly squashed, cushiony feel; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) retain the same mass and roundness as verticals. The lowercase is built with a large x-height, short ascenders/descenders, and single-storey forms (notably a and g), while the figures are similarly weighty and rounded with simplified inner spaces.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and identity work where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It performs well in posters, packaging, labels, signage, and playful digital graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a toy-like softness that reads as casual and fun rather than formal. Its chunky silhouettes evoke mid-century display lettering and contemporary “bubble” branding, creating a friendly, confident voice at large sizes.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that maximizes warmth and legibility through rounded geometry and sturdy proportions. Its simplified, inflated forms prioritize instant recognition and a cheerful, approachable personality in branding and promotional contexts.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and the heavy shapes quickly fill negative space, so text blocks become dense and graphic. Round letters (O, Q, C, G) feel particularly circular, while the squared-off rounding on E/F/T and the broad bowls of B/P/R help maintain a consistent, bold rhythm across words.