Sans Normal Mabav 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'HD Node', 'HD Node Sans', and 'HD Node X' by HyperDeluxe; 'Molde' by Letritas; 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block; 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK; and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional ads, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, assertive, impact, momentum, display, attention-grab, slanted, oblique, blocky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and compact, tightly packed counters. Strokes are consistently thick and low in contrast, with rounded outer curves paired with crisp, slightly squared terminals that give a blocky silhouette. The italic angle is pronounced but stable, producing a forward-leaning rhythm; diagonals in letters like K, N, V, W, and X feel sturdy rather than sharp. Numerals and capitals read especially solid, while lowercase forms keep simple construction with a single‑storey a and g and minimal detailing.
Best suited to high-impact headlines and short bursts of text where bold presence and forward motion are desirable—posters, sports and fitness branding, event promotions, and punchy packaging callouts. It can work for subheads and emphasis in layouts, but extended body copy will likely feel dense and visually tiring at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is loud, fast, and confident—more about impact than subtlety. Its forward lean and dense black shapes suggest motion and urgency, making the voice feel sporty and promotional. The rounded geometry keeps it approachable despite the aggressive weight.
This design appears intended as a forceful, contemporary display sans that prioritizes immediate legibility at large sizes and a sense of speed. The combination of broad forms, heavy weight, and a consistent slant aims to deliver a strong, energetic voice for branding and advertising contexts.
Spacing appears visually tight at larger sizes, and the dense counters can fill in quickly in letters like e, a, s, and 8, which reinforces its display-first character. The silhouette stays consistent across uppercase and lowercase, with few idiosyncratic flourishes and a strong emphasis on bold mass and momentum.