Sans Normal Osdat 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice; 'Nietos' by Melvastype; 'Agent Sans' by Positype; 'Core Sans A', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, playful, robust, punchy, modern, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft, chunky, high-impact, crisp.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with squared terminals softened by generous rounding, producing a sturdy, cohesive texture. Counters are relatively small and deep (notably in O, e, and 8), and joins are full and blunt, emphasizing mass and clarity. The overall spacing and proportions create a dense, poster-like color while keeping shapes clean and highly legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and short-to-medium text where impact and warmth are priorities. It works well for brand identities, packaging, signage, and promotional materials that need bold readability and a friendly tone, especially at larger sizes where the rounded forms and tight counters remain clear.
The font reads as approachable and energetic, with a cheerful sturdiness that feels contemporary and informal. Its rounded geometry and chunky weight give it a friendly, confident voice suited to attention-grabbing messages without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, approachable display sans: maximizing presence through heavy strokes and compact counters while using rounded construction to keep the voice friendly. Its consistent, simplified shapes suggest a focus on clarity and strong visual rhythm for modern marketing and editorial applications.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase a, a looping single-storey g, and a strong, simple set of numerals with very bold silhouettes. Diacritics and punctuation shown in the sample keep the same rounded, solid construction, maintaining a consistent tone across text.