Sans Normal Olnib 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, 'Modal' by Schriftlabor, 'Comenia Sans' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, approachable, modern, playful, confident, display impact, modern clarity, approachable tone, geometric consistency, rounded, geometric, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves, broad bowls, and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are even and sturdy, creating dense black shapes with minimal contrast and a compact, efficient footprint. Counters are generally open but relatively small at this weight, and joins are clean and simplified for a contemporary, geometric feel. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, round i/j dots, and a short, functional t crossbar, all contributing to a straightforward, contemporary rhythm.
Well suited to headlines, short copy, and display settings where a strong, friendly sans is needed. It can work effectively for branding, packaging, posters, and signage, especially when clarity and impact matter more than delicate typographic nuance.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a sturdy, no-nonsense confidence. Its rounded geometry keeps it from feeling harsh, lending a slightly playful, approachable voice that still reads as modern and practical.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, rounded display sans that delivers strong visual impact without sharpness. Its simplified, geometric construction prioritizes consistency and immediacy, aiming for an approachable tone that remains bold and legible in large-format use.
At larger sizes the rounded shapes and simplified construction look smooth and cohesive, while in longer text the dense color suggests it will be most comfortable when given generous size and spacing. The numerals are similarly robust and rounded, designed to match the letterforms in weight and presence.