Sans Normal Ilmed 3 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Chankfurter' by Chank, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Como' by Dharma Type, 'Nexa Round' by Fontfabric, and 'Technica' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, children’s media, playful, friendly, chunky, bubbly, retro, approachability, impact, simplicity, brand voice, legibility, rounded, soft, compact counters, high contrast-free, pill terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Letterforms rely on circular and elliptical construction, producing broad bowls, compact internal counters, and a consistently cushioned silhouette. Terminals are fully rounded, joins are blunt and sturdy, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) stay thick and stable without sharp vertices. The lowercase is simple and single-storey where applicable, with a prominent, round i-dot and a short, friendly t crossbar; numerals are equally weighty and highly rounded for a uniform color on the line.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, logos, packaging, and posters where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can work for short UI labels or callouts at larger sizes, and is particularly effective for playful editorial, entertainment, and kid-oriented applications where warmth and clarity are priorities.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads as welcoming rather than formal. Its chunky geometry and rounded endings evoke a cheerful, slightly retro sensibility that feels at home in casual, consumer-facing design.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, welcoming feel—combining very heavy strokes with rounded geometry to stay legible while projecting personality. Its simplified, sturdy forms suggest an emphasis on approachable branding and high-visibility display typography rather than long-form reading.
The heavy strokes and small counters make the face most comfortable when given a bit of breathing room, especially in dense text. The wide, rounded shapes create strong word silhouettes and a pronounced graphic presence, while maintaining clear distinctions between similar forms (e.g., O vs 0, I vs l) through proportion and terminals.