Sans Normal Pobev 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra; 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH; 'Kolage' by Runsell Type; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Roanne' by Tour De Force; and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children's media, friendly, playful, chunky, casual, retro, approachability, impact, playfulness, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, heavy terminals, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and thick, low-contrast strokes throughout. Counters are generally small and enclosed, giving a compact, sturdy color on the page. Curves are generous and circular, while joins and terminals are blunted rather than sharp, creating a slightly bouncy rhythm. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g) with short ascenders/descenders and a straightforward, highly legible skeleton.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can also work for packaging and children-oriented or casual entertainment materials, especially at larger sizes where the tight counters stay clear.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro feel. Its chunky shapes and softened geometry read as informal and friendly rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, approachable display voice built from rounded, heavy shapes that maintain strong visibility and a consistent, playful rhythm.
The numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, with simple, bold silhouettes. The design favors strong silhouette clarity over airy internal space, so it reads best when given comfortable tracking and line spacing.