Sans Normal Sabim 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, signage, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, approachability, informal branding, handmade feel, display clarity, rounded, soft, humanist, chunky, bouncy.
A rounded, compact sans with softly tapered terminals and subtly uneven stroke behavior that gives it a hand-drawn, marker-like feel. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, with mild wobble and small asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters are fairly open for the width, and the lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms with sturdy stems and smooth joins. Numerals follow the same soft, informal construction with consistent stroke thickness and rounded corners.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display copy where an approachable, playful voice is desired—such as packaging, casual branding, event posters, classroom materials, and friendly wayfinding. It can also work for social graphics and quotes when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, projecting a cheerful, kid-friendly personality without becoming overly decorative. Its slightly quirky proportions and gentle irregularities add a personable, DIY character that feels conversational and inviting.
The letterforms appear designed to combine the clarity of a simple sans with the warmth of hand-made drawing, trading strict geometric precision for charm and personality. The compact proportions and rounded construction suggest an intention to stay bold and readable while conveying an easygoing, informal mood.
The design maintains a consistent rounded logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a tight, vertical footprint that supports dense headlines. The slight inconsistencies in stroke edges and curve transitions read as intentional, contributing texture and charm while staying legible at display sizes.