Sans Normal Paduh 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Grota' by Latinotype, 'Daymore' by Rillatype, 'Core Sans E' and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Binario Soft' by Tarallo Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoonish, impact, approachability, retro charm, display clarity, fun tone, rounded, soft, bubbly, blunt, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and bulbous curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Strokes are generally uniform with gentle modulation from curve geometry, and terminals are bluntly rounded for a cushioned silhouette. Proportions lean compact in the caps with broad, stable shapes, while the lowercase maintains a tall presence and simple construction; the single-storey a and g reinforce the informal, approachable build. Overall spacing reads sturdy and even, with a slightly irregular, hand-shaped feel that adds warmth without becoming distressed.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where a friendly, playful presence is needed. It also works well for kids-oriented content, event promos, stickers, and social graphics that benefit from high impact and soft shapes.
The font projects a cheerful, easygoing tone—more playful than corporate—thanks to its rounded massing and friendly proportions. It feels retro and cartoon-adjacent, with a bold voice suited to lighthearted or attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a welcoming, rounded voice, prioritizing clear silhouettes and a fun, retro-leaning personality for short-form display typography.
Capitals have a squat, sign-like solidity, while letters like S, J, and a show distinctive, cushioned curves that emphasize the font’s personality. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, designed to hold up at display sizes and in short, punchy settings.