Sans Normal Oblif 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Kobern' by The Northern Block, 'Meutas' by Trustha, and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, punchy, straightforward, contemporary, impact, clarity, modern branding, display strength, blocky, compact, rounded, heavy, high-impact.
A heavy, block-oriented sans with broad proportions and generously filled counters. Curves are smooth and round, while terminals tend to finish flat, producing a sturdy, engineered feel. The uppercase shows wide bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q) and compact joins; the lowercase is similarly robust with simple, single-storey shapes and minimal modulation. Numerals are equally weighty and open, with rounded forms and stable verticals, maintaining consistent texture in both isolated glyphs and long lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines, poster typography, and bold branding where maximum presence and quick recognition are needed. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefits from sturdy, high-impact letterforms, especially at medium to large sizes where its rounded counters stay legible.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, designed to read as strong and modern rather than delicate or elegant. Its dense color and solid geometry give it an industrial, workhorse personality that feels confident and direct in messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual weight with clean, geometric clarity, prioritizing immediate readability and a contemporary, industrial voice. Its simplified shapes and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on dependable display performance across letters and numerals.
In the text sample, the uniform stroke presence creates a strong typographic “wall,” making spacing and word shapes feel compact and forceful. The round letters remain clear at large sizes, while the tight, heavy forms suggest it is best used where boldness is a feature rather than a subtle accent.