Sans Normal Pegan 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Reflex Pro' by RMU, and 'Grold' and 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, attention, approachability, fun, impact, simplicity, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and softly blunted terminals. Curves are strongly circular and the counters tend to be small, giving letters a dense, compact color on the page. Joints and joins are simplified and sturdy, with minimal taper and an overall smooth, inflated silhouette. The lowercase uses single-storey forms and maintains a consistent, geometric rhythm; figures are bold and blocky with rounded bowls and solid diagonals.
Best suited to display settings where bold, friendly shapes are an asset—headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work. It performs especially well for short phrases, signage-style messaging, and playful branding that needs strong visibility and a soft, approachable voice.
The overall tone is warm and humorous, with a toy-like, approachable presence. Its inflated shapes and tight counters create an exuberant, attention-grabbing feel that reads as casual and upbeat rather than formal or technical.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact while staying friendly: heavy strokes, rounded geometry, and simplified construction produce a confident display style that favors clarity at large sizes and a distinctive, playful texture in words.
The design relies on prominent round forms (notably in O/C/G/Q and 0/8/9) and broad, stable horizontals and diagonals that keep the texture even at large sizes. In longer sample lines, the dense weight and compact interiors increase visual intensity, making spacing and line breaks feel punchy and poster-forward.