Sans Normal Apbav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capitana' by Floodfonts and 'Ekster' and 'Ekster Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, headlines, editorial, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, corporate, versatility, legibility, modernity, clarity, geometric, rounded, monoline, open apertures, smooth curves.
A clean sans with a geometric, circle-driven construction and smooth, monoline strokes. Curves are generous and evenly tensioned, while straight stems stay crisp and consistent, creating a steady rhythm across text. Counters tend to be open and round, and terminals are generally plain and uncluttered, giving the forms a straightforward, contemporary feel. The lowercase shows simple, readable shapes with a single-storey “a” and “g,” and the numerals follow the same rounded, even-tempered logic.
This face works well for UI and product typography where clarity and predictability are important, and it scales comfortably into headings for a clean, contemporary look. It also suits branding, wayfinding, and general-purpose editorial layouts that benefit from a neutral sans with friendly, rounded proportions.
The overall tone is modern and approachable without feeling quirky or overly stylized. Its rounded geometry and calm spacing read as friendly and clear, making it well suited to neutral brand voices and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern workhorse sans that prioritizes legibility and consistency while leaning on geometric round forms for a warmer, more approachable character.
The font maintains strong visual consistency between uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with a balanced mix of circular letters (C, O, Q) and more angular structures (K, V, W, X). In the sample text, it holds together well in mixed case, keeping word shapes clear and maintaining an even color on the line.