Sans Normal Agdar 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, casual, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, retro charm, playfulness, bouncy, irregular, rounded, chunky, high-contrast.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded, bulb-like terminals and subtly uneven stroke behavior that gives the outlines a hand-cut feel. Curves are generous and slightly squashed, while straight strokes often show mild waviness and tapered joins, creating a lively rhythm across words. Counters are small to medium and generally rounded, and the overall spacing feels tight but readable at display sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same buoyant, slightly irregular geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, characterful texture in text.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, short calls-to-action, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, quirky personality is desirable. It can work for brief subheads or captions at larger sizes, but its tight counters and lively outlines make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a whimsical bounce that suggests handmade signage or playful packaging. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable rather than rough, lending a lighthearted, approachable voice. The overall impression is retro-leaning and fun, more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, approachable sans with a handcrafted, slightly off-kilter rhythm—aiming for charm and memorability rather than strict geometric precision. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and playful texture for impactful display typography.
Distinctive silhouettes come from the combination of condensed proportions and rounded corners, producing a bold, “puffed” look without sharp serifs or decorative flourishes. The font’s animated stroke edges and slightly varying widths create a strong word-shape presence, making it attention-grabbing even in short phrases.