Sans Normal Pukij 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' and 'Dexa Round' by Artegra, 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Anantason Mon' and 'Prachason Neue Mon' by Jipatype, and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, social media, playful, friendly, retro, bubbly, casual, friendly impact, playful display, retro charm, bold branding, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with an overall rightward slant and softly inflated shapes. Strokes are thick and even, with generous rounding at corners and terminals; joins stay smooth rather than angular, giving letters a pillowy silhouette. Counters are compact but clean, and curves dominate the construction (notably in O/C/G and the lowercase bowls), while diagonals in V/W/X/Y remain broad and rounded. The numerals follow the same soft geometry, with simplified forms and sturdy, stable weight.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding marks where a soft, bold presence is desired. It also works well for social graphics and promotional copy that benefits from a friendly, informal voice.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a fun, comic-leaning warmth rather than formal or technical neutrality. Its bouncy rhythm and rounded heft suggest friendliness and humor, with a nostalgic, sign-painting/cartoon headline feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice built on rounded geometry and a consistent slanted rhythm. It prioritizes character and immediacy over typographic restraint, aiming for high visual impact with soft, welcoming shapes.
Spacing appears comfortable for display use, with letterforms designed to read as bold shapes rather than delicate detail. The slanted stance and wide proportions create a strong forward motion in words, while the consistent rounding keeps dense text from feeling harsh.