Sans Normal Bava 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ano' by Alias (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, bold, attention, approachability, fun, informality, impact, rounded, chunky, cartoony, tilted, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft-cornered geometry and an overall left-leaning slant. Strokes are uniformly thick with smooth, circular bowls and blunt terminals, creating a dense, poster-like texture. Counters tend to be compact, and many forms show slightly irregular, hand-cut energy—seen in the asymmetry of joins and the lively, not-quite-mechanical curve transitions. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and wide, open apertures that keep shapes recognizable even at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, and brand marks that want warmth and impact. It also fits playful editorial callouts, event graphics, and kid-oriented or casual entertainment contexts. Use at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded details and compact counters can breathe and the strong slant reads as intentional energy.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon-friendly bounce that feels casual rather than formal. Its exaggerated weight and gentle curves suggest fun, spontaneity, and a slightly retro sign-painting or sticker aesthetic. The consistent slant adds motion and enthusiasm, making lines feel energetic and conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility with a friendly, rounded voice, combining heavy strokes with a lively slant to create motion. It prioritizes bold personality and simple, highly legible shapes over neutrality, aiming for attention-grabbing display typography that feels informal and approachable.
The numerals are similarly stout and rounded, designed to read as bold shapes rather than delicate figures; they pair naturally with the chunky capitals. Spacing in the samples produces a compact, headline-driven rhythm, with word shapes that feel cohesive and punchy. The font’s silhouette is strong, so it tends to dominate a layout and benefits from generous whitespace and simple supporting type.