Sans Normal Vadez 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, approachability, informality, distinctiveness, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, ink-trap feel.
This typeface presents compact, rounded forms with slightly irregular curves and a hand-rendered feel. Strokes are heavy and generally even, with subtle wobble and small, occasional notches that suggest a cut or stamped construction rather than a mechanically perfect drawing. Counters are modest and often slightly squarish or pinched, helping the bold shapes stay open at display sizes. Terminals tend to be softly blunted, and the overall rhythm is lively, with small variations in width and contour that keep lines of text from feeling rigid.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where personality is desired, such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work well for playful editorial callouts or youth-oriented materials, especially when set with generous tracking to balance its dense, heavy texture.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with an upbeat, slightly mischievous character. Its uneven edges and buoyant proportions read as approachable and human, lending a craft or DIY sensibility rather than corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans voice with a deliberately imperfect, handmade edge. Its compact, rounded construction prioritizes punch and charm over neutrality, aiming to feel friendly and distinctive in display use.
Uppercase letters appear simplified and sturdy, with rounded shoulders and compact bowls, while lowercase shapes keep a straightforward, single-storey construction where applicable (notably the ‘a’). Numerals are chunky and friendly, matching the letterforms’ soft-cornered geometry and maintaining clear silhouettes in short strings.