Sans Normal Nonol 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to '1955' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Summer Surfing' by Edignwn Type, 'Jumper' by Mans Greback, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, friendly, loud, modern, high impact, approachability, modern display, clarity at size, rounded, geometric, bulky, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular bowls with minimal modulation, while joins and terminals are clean and blunt. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be small, giving letters a compact, sturdy feel. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) with a tall, prominent x-height, and the overall rhythm reads even and blocky rather than airy.
Best suited to display applications where strong presence is needed, such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short UI or campaign callouts. The heavy weight and tight counters favor larger sizes and concise phrases over long reading.
The tone is bold and outgoing, with a friendly, slightly playful character driven by rounded geometry and compact counters. It feels contemporary and attention-seeking, leaning more toward approachability than austerity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric voice—prioritizing bold silhouettes, simple construction, and consistent, rounded forms for modern display typography.
Round letters (O/C/G/Q) appear strongly circular, and diagonals (A/V/W/X/Y) are thick and stable, contributing to a solid, poster-like texture. Numerals match the heft and roundness, producing clear, punchy figures at display sizes.