Sans Normal Monal 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, punchy, attention, approachability, retro display, bold branding, rounded, soft corners, heavy, bubbly, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with gently softened corners and ample curves, giving letters a molded, almost cutout feel. The uppercase is blocky and stable, while the lowercase keeps a large x-height and simplified forms; bowls and terminals tend to be smooth and circular, with short joins and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction for strong uniform color in text.
Well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for playful UI labels or chapter openers where maximum emphasis and a friendly voice are desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, cartoonish confidence that reads as friendly rather than aggressive. Its chunky shapes and rounded geometry evoke a retro display sensibility suited to attention-grabbing, fun-forward messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged, approachable character. The simplified, rounded forms prioritize bold readability and personality for display typography rather than subtle long-form texture.
The density of the strokes and tight counters makes the face most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded detailing and lively silhouettes can breathe. The strong, even weight creates a dark typographic color and an immediate, poster-like presence.