Sans Normal Opgel 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold, 'Finnegan' and 'Linotype Textra' by Linotype, 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type, 'PF Adamant Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'PTL Publicala' by Primetype, and 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, editorial display, friendly, playful, retro, approachable, chunky, friendly impact, retro warmth, display clarity, brand personality, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly blunted corners throughout. Strokes are broadly even with gentle, swelling curves that keep counters open but not overly airy, giving a dense, confident color on the page. The lowercase shows a single-story a and g, a short-armed t, and generally wide, softly modeled joins; terminals tend to end in subtle wedges or rounded flats rather than sharp cuts. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction, with generous bowls and a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and brand marks where its weight and rounded forms can carry personality. It can also work for editorial display elements like pull quotes or section headers, especially where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, combining a retro sign-painting friendliness with a punchy, modern poster presence. Its rounded shapes and slightly bouncy rhythm make it feel approachable and upbeat rather than strictly neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact with an inviting, rounded tone, balancing solid black weight with open-enough counters for legibility in large text. Its subtle quirks suggest a goal of adding character and warmth while remaining broadly usable for contemporary display typography.
Letterforms show small, intentional quirks—particularly in diagonals and joins—that add personality without becoming distressed or overly decorative. The texture stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.