Sans Normal Iplap 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, casual, poster-ready, impact, approachability, display clarity, tactile feel, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick strokes, soft corners, and slightly irregular contouring that gives the shapes a hand-cut or stamped feel. Curves are broad and generous, with compact interior counters that emphasize mass and solidity. The overall rhythm is lively rather than strictly geometric, with subtly uneven terminals and joins that add texture while keeping the letterforms clear at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short bursts of copy, and large-scale applications where its weight and rounded shapes can carry personality. It works well for packaging, cheerful branding, event graphics, and kid-friendly or casual editorial treatments. In longer passages, the dense weight and tight counters are likely to feel heavy, so it’s strongest when used in limited amounts.
The tone is warm, upbeat, and approachable—more humorous and informal than corporate. Its chunky silhouettes and softened edges suggest a friendly, energetic voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice, combining bold silhouettes with slight organic irregularity for a more tactile, approachable finish. It prioritizes immediacy and character over precision, aiming for display readability and a fun, informal presence.
Uppercase forms are particularly stout and blocky, while the lowercase maintains simple, rounded constructions with minimal detailing. Numerals follow the same bold, softened approach, reading as sturdy and poster-oriented rather than refined or technical.