Sans Normal Hobal 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, apps, web content, branding, signage, friendly, modern, clean, casual, approachable, clarity, approachability, modernity, simplicity, neutrality, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, geometric, even rhythm.
A rounded, geometric sans with a consistent monoline stroke and softened terminals. Curves are built from near-circular forms (notably in O/Q and the bowls of b/d/p), paired with straightforward, simple joins and a steady baseline. The lowercase is compact and legible with open apertures and a single-storey a and g, while capitals stay clean and unembellished with balanced, slightly wide round letters. Numerals follow the same smooth, simple construction, with clear differentiation and generous interior counters.
This font suits UI and product text where a clean, friendly sans is needed, and it holds up well in short blocks of copy and headings. Its rounded geometry also makes it a good fit for branding, packaging, and wayfinding or signage that benefits from a soft, approachable presence.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a calm, easygoing rhythm. The rounded construction and gentle terminals give it an approachable, non-authoritative voice that feels suitable for everyday interfaces and consumer-facing communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, minimal sans with a rounded geometric foundation—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a welcoming tone. It aims for broad usability across digital and print contexts without decorative distractions.
Spacing reads even in paragraph text, and the open counters help maintain clarity at moderate sizes. The design leans more geometric than humanist, but avoids feeling rigid thanks to the rounded finishing and smooth, continuous curves.