Sans Normal Nomaz 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arlen' by Groteskly Yours, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Madiffure' by Ridtype, and 'Barkanon' by wearecolt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, high impact, approachability, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, heavy, compact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth, circular curves and minimal modulation, producing solid silhouettes and strong color on the page. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall construction favors simple geometry—wide bowls, sturdy verticals, and generous curves—while keeping apertures relatively tight for a dense, impactful texture. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly weighty, rounded shapes and straightforward forms.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It also fits packaging and signage applications that benefit from a friendly but forceful voice. For longer passages, it performs most comfortably at larger sizes where the tight counters remain clear.
The tone is bold and direct, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and energetic, leaning toward an athletic or promotional voice rather than a restrained editorial one. The dense rhythm and stout forms project confidence and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, approachable edge. Its geometry and dense weight suggest a focus on display communication—clear, modern forms built to stand out in advertising, branding, and bold typographic statements.
In extended text, the heavy weight and tight counters create a dark, attention-grabbing mass, especially in mixed-case paragraphs. The shapes stay clean and uncluttered, prioritizing impact over delicacy, and the overall rhythm reads as stable and emphatic at display sizes.