Sans Normal Sibuw 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, children's, social media, friendly, casual, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, approachability, informality, softening, human touch, clarity, rounded terminals, soft geometry, open counters, loose rhythm, slightly irregular.
This sans presents simplified, rounded letterforms with a gently uneven, hand-drawn regularity. Strokes keep an even thickness and end in softly rounded terminals, with curves that feel slightly squashed or elastic rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are generally open and clean, and the overall spacing reads airy, with a light footprint and a relaxed rhythm across words. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that reinforce an informal, modern construction, while the numerals follow the same smooth, simplified geometry.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that benefits from an approachable, personable voice, as well as posters, headlines, and social media graphics where a friendly tone is desired. It can also work for children’s or education-adjacent materials, especially for titles, callouts, and short blocks of text where the relaxed rhythm is an asset.
The tone is friendly and informal, with a playful, human touch that keeps the texture from feeling sterile. Its soft curves and subtle irregularity suggest everyday warmth—more conversational than corporate—while staying clear enough for straightforward reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans structure while introducing a hand-made softness through rounded terminals and slight irregularity. It aims for easy readability with a casual, approachable personality that feels contemporary and informal.
Capitals are straightforward and rounded, with slightly softened joins and a modest, unforced presence in all-caps settings. The font maintains consistent softness across letters and figures, creating a cohesive look in both short labels and longer pangram-style text.