Sans Normal Ohbaw 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core, 'TT Commons Classic' by TypeType, 'Segment' by Typekiln, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, bold emphasis, friendly branding, modern display, high legibility, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick strokes and softly blunted terminals. Curves are built from broad circular forms, while joins and corners are slightly squared, creating a sturdy, geometric rhythm. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall spacing feels balanced and compact, giving words a dense, unified silhouette. Figures are bold and simple, matching the letters’ substantial presence.
Best suited to large-scale settings where impact and warmth are priorities, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It also works well for short UI or social media messages where a bold, friendly voice is desired, while extended body text may feel dense due to the weight.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a friendly softness that avoids sharpness despite the strong weight. It reads as confident and contemporary, leaning toward playful clarity rather than strict technical neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a soft, approachable character—pairing substantial strokes with rounded geometry to stay legible and inviting in attention-grabbing display use.
The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions (notably in a and g) that reinforce an informal, contemporary feel. Rounded bowls and thick horizontals create strong word shapes, and the overall texture remains even across mixed-case text and numerals.