Sans Normal Vanuf 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baseface' by Attractype; 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream; 'FF Schulbuch' by FontFont; 'Arial' and 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype; 'Astaneh' by Si47ash Fonts; and 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', 'Nimbus Sans L', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body copy, branding, signage, presentations, neutral, modern, friendly, clean, everyday, readability, versatility, neutrality, approachability, clarity, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, humanist, solid.
A clean sans serif with gently rounded geometry and softened terminals. Curves are smooth and near-circular in letters like C, O, and G, while straight strokes stay steady and consistent, creating an even typographic color. Counters are open and generous, and several joins and corners show slight rounding rather than sharp cutoffs. Uppercase forms read straightforward and structured, while the lowercase introduces a mildly humanist feel through subtle stroke shaping and approachable proportions.
This font fits well in interface typography, product copy, and editorial text where steady rhythm and easy character recognition matter. Its clean shapes and soft edges also make it a solid choice for understated branding, wayfinding, and presentation materials where legibility needs to remain strong at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and practical, with a friendly softness that keeps it from feeling stark or overly technical. It projects clarity and calm neutrality, suitable for communication that aims to be accessible rather than showy.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that balances modern simplicity with subtly softened details. It aims for dependable readability and a neutral voice that can adapt across digital and print contexts without becoming overly geometric or overly idiosyncratic.
Numerals are clear and familiar in construction, matching the letterforms’ rounded, steady rhythm. The sample text shows comfortable spacing and consistent texture across mixed-case lines, supporting long-form readability without calling attention to stylistic quirks.