Sans Normal Noben 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 and 'Glot' and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, bold, attention, approachability, simplicity, modernity, impact, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact counters, high impact.
This typeface is built from hefty, rounded geometric forms with smooth curves and softly squared terminals. The stroke weight is consistently heavy, producing compact internal counters and a strong, solid silhouette. Curves are broad and circular (notably in O/Q and rounded lowercase), while diagonals and joins stay clean and simplified for a sturdy, contemporary rhythm. Overall spacing feels generous enough for large settings, with letterforms that read as wide, stable blocks rather than delicate shapes.
Best suited for display use where impact and personality matter—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold UI or signage moments. The dense strokes and smaller counters suggest it will be most effective at medium to large sizes where interior spaces stay clear.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a confident, attention-grabbing weight. It feels contemporary and casual rather than formal, giving text an energetic, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, friendly sans look with maximum visual weight and uncomplicated geometry, prioritizing strong silhouette and immediate readability in display contexts.
Distinctive details include a rounded, open-shouldered lowercase design and simplified constructions that keep texture even across lines. The numerals and capitals share the same robust, geometric logic, helping mixed content (headlines with numbers) feel cohesive.