Sans Normal Ofbiv 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design and 'Grold' and 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft, chunky, high contrast, crisp.
This typeface presents a heavy, rounded sans construction with broad, smooth curves and compact internal counters. Strokes read as consistently thick, with clean joins and a generally even, solid color on the page. Circular forms (O, o, 0) are full and geometric, while terminals tend toward softly squared or subtly angled cuts that keep the silhouettes crisp. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g and short, robust ascenders and descenders that reinforce the dense, punchy rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where bold presence and quick recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short promotional copy. It also works well for social graphics and signage where rounded, friendly geometry helps soften a strong typographic voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining geometric roundness with assertive weight for a confident, contemporary feel. Its soft corners and friendly bowls give it a casual warmth, while the tight, bold texture keeps it energetic and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded personality—pairing geometric structure with softened corners to stay approachable while remaining unmistakably bold and modern.
Large sizes show strong, graphic shapes and stable spacing that favors impact over airiness. Numerals are bold and open, with simple, poster-like forms and clear differentiation, matching the alphabet’s chunky, geometric character.