Sans Normal Pobab 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Ano' by Alias, 'Bindle' by Elemeno, 'Nanami Pro' and 'Nanami Rounded Pro' by HyperFluro, 'Intervogue' and 'Intervogue Soft' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, chunky, approachable, lively, impact, approachability, playfulness, simplicity, bold branding, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, cartoonish, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened terminals. Forms lean on broad circular bowls and compact counters, giving letters a dense, sturdy texture. Uppercase shapes are simple and geometric with slightly squared shoulders in places, while the lowercase has a single-storey “a” and “g” and a compact, blocky “t.” Numerals are bold and open, with simplified silhouettes that stay clear at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its bold, rounded shapes can carry personality—posters, packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for playful UI labels or social graphics when used at comfortable sizes with ample line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, cartoon-leaning friendliness. Its thick, rounded construction feels energetic and approachable rather than clinical, making it well suited to upbeat messaging and youthful branding.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, high-impact sans that stays friendly through rounded geometry and simplified construction. It prioritizes immediacy and legibility in display contexts while projecting a cheerful, approachable character.
Spacing appears intentionally roomy for such heavy strokes, helping avoid clogging in tight joins. Curves and diagonals keep a consistent weight, and the alphabet maintains a cohesive, slightly condensed feel without becoming narrow or rigid.