Sans Normal Obneh 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, bold, friendly, playful, impactful, modern, attention, friendliness, clarity, branding, display strength, rounded, compact, blocky, soft-cornered, high-ink.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded forms with a compact footprint and generous internal curves. Strokes remain consistently thick across the alphabet, producing a solid, high-ink silhouette that reads as sturdy rather than delicate. Round letters like O and C are near-circular with smooth terminals, while straight-sided shapes (E, F, H, I) feel blocky and stable. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a rounded, open e, and overall simplified constructions that favor clarity and punch over fine detail. Numerals are equally weighty and wide-set, matching the letterforms with rounded bowls and strong verticals.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where strong visual presence is needed. It can also work for short bursts of UI or signage copy when a friendly, emphatic tone is desired, but it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where spacing and counters have room to breathe.
The overall tone is confident and approachable: loud enough for attention-grabbing messaging, yet softened by rounded geometry. It suggests a contemporary, friendly voice with a slightly playful, poster-like energy rather than a strict corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rounded, approachable character—prioritizing simplified shapes, consistent heft, and high legibility in display contexts. It balances geometric roundness with sturdy straight strokes to stay bold without feeling harsh.
In text, the dense color and large counters help keep shapes recognizable, but the heavy weight compresses white space between letters, creating a tight, emphatic rhythm. The design stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with minimal stylistic quirks and a focus on bold, clean silhouettes.