Sans Normal Nabal 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Optika' by Designova and 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, retro, confident, display impact, approachable tone, brand presence, headline emphasis, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact apertures, high impact.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a dense, even color. Strokes are largely monolinear with softened joins and subtly squarish curves, producing sturdy, blocky silhouettes. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are tight, especially in letters like C, S, and e, which contributes to a bold, poster-like rhythm. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall geometry leans toward circular forms that are slightly flattened for a wide, stable stance.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact is the priority, such as headlines, posters, and bold branding. It can work well on packaging and signage where quick recognition and a friendly tone are needed. For longer passages, it is most effective in short bursts—pull quotes, labels, and display copy—rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is approachable and energetic, with a big, friendly presence that reads as upbeat rather than severe. Its chunky shapes and rounded construction suggest a casual, slightly retro sensibility suited to attention-grabbing headlines. The tight interiors and heavy mass give it a confident, assertive voice.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that balances softness with strength. Rounded construction and compact counters aim to create a warm, accessible look while maintaining a dense, attention-grabbing typographic color for branding and promotional use.
In text settings the strong weight quickly dominates, making spacing and line breaks feel compact and punchy. The figures share the same sturdy, rounded construction as the letters, maintaining consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.