Sans Normal Kikar 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, friendly, dynamic, modern, approachable, casual, add warmth, convey motion, improve approachability, modernize tone, humanist, rounded, soft terminals, calligraphic slant, open counters.
This is a slanted sans with a humanist, slightly calligraphic construction and rounded, low-contrast strokes. Curves are smooth and generously open, with soft, tapered terminals and a lively rhythm that keeps forms from feeling purely geometric. The lowercase shows a compact, readable texture with clear differentiation between similar shapes, while the caps feel upright in structure but consistently angled, giving headlines a forward-leaning cadence. Numerals follow the same rounded, flowing logic and sit comfortably alongside letters without looking overly rigid or technical.
Well-suited to brand identities, packaging, and marketing where a friendly, active voice is needed. It also works effectively for headlines, short editorial blocks, and pull quotes, where the slant and rounded forms add personality without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, with a sense of motion from the consistent slant and soft finishing. It feels contemporary and friendly rather than formal, balancing clean sans clarity with a hint of handwritten energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans with added warmth and motion—an italic-led voice that stays clean and readable while introducing a more expressive, humanist rhythm.
The italic angle is steady across the set, and the stroke endings tend to curve or taper rather than terminate bluntly, which reinforces the smooth, humanist feel. Spacing appears even in the sample text, supporting continuous reading while keeping a distinctive, energetic texture.