Sans Normal Pulin 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, friendly, playful, chunky, soft, retro, approachability, impact, whimsy, branding, display, rounded, blobby, bouncy, compact, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick, mostly uniform strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Counters are compact and often slightly squarish, creating a dense, punchy texture, while curves are wide and pillowy rather than geometric-sharp. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and the overall rhythm feels slightly irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way despite consistent stroke weight. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with simple, sturdy silhouettes optimized for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a soft, friendly impact is desired. It works well for children’s products, casual food and beverage labels, event titles, and logo wordmarks that benefit from rounded, approachable shapes.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat personality with a cozy, cartoon-leaning warmth. Its inflated shapes and compact counters give it a fun, informal tone that reads as energetic and friendly, with a subtle vintage poster feel.
Likely designed as a high-impact display sans that prioritizes warmth and charm over neutrality. The consistent heavy weight, rounded construction, and slightly bouncy proportions suggest an intention to feel fun, accessible, and attention-grabbing in short texts.
At display sizes the bold, rounded forms stay clear and charismatic, but the tight apertures and dense counters can make long passages feel heavy and a bit dark. The lowercase includes distinctive single-storey forms and playful details (like the curled tail on “q”), reinforcing an informal, characterful voice.