Sans Normal Mabis 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display graphics, sporty, energetic, assertive, contemporary, headline-ready, impact, speed, modern branding, attention, display, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, softly squared contours. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtle modulation created by angled terminals and cut-ins rather than sharp contrast. Curves are roomy and circular, while counters stay compact, giving the face a dense, high-ink footprint. Lowercase forms show a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, and the overall rhythm is forward-leaning with sturdy, blocky joins and simplified interior shapes.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and punchy packaging where the heavy weight and oblique stance can deliver impact. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when you need a strong, energetic voice, but the dense counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The design projects speed and confidence, combining a friendly roundness with an aggressive, high-impact slant. It reads as sporty and modern—built to feel loud, dynamic, and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or bookish.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize punch and motion: wide, rounded shapes paired with a consistent oblique angle to create a fast, assertive texture. The tall lowercase and compact counters prioritize immediate recognizability and presence in contemporary branding and promotional settings.
Round characters like O, Q, and 8 read as robust and tightly enclosed, while diagonal letters (A, V, W, X, Y) emphasize the face’s momentum through strong angular strokes. The numerals are similarly weighty and compact, suited to bold callouts where density and presence are desired.