Sans Normal Kikod 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agilita' by Linotype; 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type; 'Joanna Sans Nova' by Monotype; and 'Akagi', 'Akagi Pro', and 'Anago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial, branding, posters, marketing, clean, modern, dynamic, friendly, informal, emphasis, readability, modernity, approachability, humanist, rounded, oblique, open forms, smooth curves.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded, open shapes and a smooth, continuous stroke. Curves are drawn broadly and evenly, with soft terminals and gentle joins that keep counters airy and readable. The lowercase shows a clear two-storey “a” alongside a single-storey “g,” and the overall rhythm feels slightly calligraphic despite the low-contrast construction. Numerals follow the same flowing, oblique logic, with generous curves and consistent stroke weight.
This style suits modern interfaces, product branding, and editorial layouts where a clean italic voice is needed without high contrast or sharp detailing. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and short to mid-length text where a dynamic, contemporary tone is desirable.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with a sense of motion from the consistent slant. It reads as friendly and practical rather than formal, balancing clarity with a casual, conversational character.
The design appears intended to deliver an easy-to-read italic sans with rounded construction and a friendly cadence, offering motion and emphasis while maintaining straightforward, modern simplicity.
Round letters like C, O, and Q look especially smooth and spacious, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a crisp, energetic angle that reinforces the forward lean. The spacing in the sample text feels even and text-ready, supporting continuous reading at larger paragraph sizes.