Sans Normal Ommik 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Bluteau Arabic Sans', 'Bluteau Hebrew Sans', and 'Bluteau Sans' by DSType; 'Malva' by Harbor Type; 'Foro Sans' by Hoftype; and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, clean, high impact, modern utility, approachable display, clarity, geometric, rounded, compact, sturdy, even.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, rounded bowls and clean, open apertures. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with smooth curve-to-straight transitions and crisp terminals that keep the forms tidy at large sizes. Uppercase shapes read stable and square-shouldered, while the lowercase keeps a simple, modern construction with a single-storey “a” and “g” and round i/j dots. Numerals follow the same robust, circular logic, producing an even, high-impact rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to display contexts where impact and clarity matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage. The sturdy letterforms and open counters also make it workable for short UI labels or subheads when a strong, modern voice is desired.
The overall tone is straightforward and contemporary, with a friendly softness from the rounded curves and a confident presence from the dense color. It feels practical and energetic rather than delicate, leaning toward clear, no-nonsense communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans for high-visibility typography, combining geometric structure with rounded detailing for a contemporary, friendly presence.
Counters are relatively generous for the weight, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. The joins and diagonals (notably in letters like V/W/X/K) feel solid and consistent, supporting strong headline performance without looking overly rigid.