Sans Normal Ohlab 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Loft Display' by Designova, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, 'Mazzard' and 'Mazzard Soft' by Pepper Type, and 'Manifestor' and 'Soin Sans Pro' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, playful, confident, modern, approachability, impact, simplicity, clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with clean, largely uniform stroke weight and softened corners throughout. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and broad arcs, while terminals tend to be blunt and gently rounded, giving the letters a solid, carved-out feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and compact, with wide joins and simplified details that keep forms sturdy at large sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, and prominent UI or marketing moments where strong presence and friendliness are desired. It can work well for branding and packaging, especially in categories that benefit from rounded, approachable forms, and it remains clear in short blocks of copy when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, bubbly friendliness that still reads as bold and decisive. Its smooth geometry and simplified shapes feel contemporary and upbeat, leaning more toward fun and consumer-facing energy than formal or editorial seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal sharpness: a bold, rounded geometric voice that feels inviting rather than aggressive. Its consistent, simplified construction suggests an emphasis on clarity, punch, and a contemporary, playful character for modern branding and display use.
The uppercase presents strong, blocky silhouettes with rounded inner shapes, while the lowercase keeps a single-storey, geometric construction that emphasizes softness and simplicity. Numerals match the same rounded, heavyweight logic, producing an even color across mixed text and making the design feel cohesive in display settings.