Sans Normal Ogfa 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Giriton' by Hazztype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, and 'Santral' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, cartoonish, friendly impact, retro display, approachable branding, playful voice, rounded, bulbous, soft, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and generously filled counters. Curves are broad and smooth, while terminals often finish with subtly angled or notched cuts that add a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified construction with a single‑storey “a” and “g”, short ascenders/descenders, and a generally even, blocky rhythm. Numerals are bold and open, with large interior spaces and a consistent, sturdy color on the page.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact text where its bold, rounded shapes can do the work—posters, packaging, storefront graphics, and brand marks. It can also serve as a friendly accent font in editorial or digital layouts when used sparingly at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a chunky silhouette that reads as playful rather than severe. Its soft curves and slightly quirky cuts evoke a retro display sensibility suited to fun, informal messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, approachable voice, combining rounded geometry with small, characterful cuts to avoid a purely geometric feel. It prioritizes readability in bold display settings while keeping a lively, informal personality.
The design maintains strong visual presence at larger sizes, and the slightly varied feel across letters adds personality without turning into overt distortion. Spacing appears comfortable and the shapes stay legible despite the weight, helped by the open counters in letters like O, P, R, and e.