Sans Normal Ofkom 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, and 'Interval Sans Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, industrial, impact, clarity, modernity, robustness, geometric, compact, sturdy, blocky, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with dense strokes and compact counters. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with clean, continuous joins, while terminals are predominantly flat and squared, giving the design a sturdy, block-like rhythm. Proportions feel slightly condensed in many letters, with tight apertures and a consistent stroke texture that stays even through curves and straight stems. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with simplified shapes, and the numerals follow the same solid, no-nonsense construction for strong visual uniformity.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and bold brand statements where maximum impact and quick recognition are priorities. It can also work for signage and packaging systems that need a sturdy, compact sans with consistent texture. For longer text, it will benefit from larger sizes and comfortable tracking to keep counters open.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a contemporary, utilitarian character that reads as clear and purposeful. Rounded geometry softens the weight enough to feel approachable, while the tight spacing and squared finishing add an industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact communication with a clean geometric voice, prioritizing strong silhouettes and even texture for modern display typography. Its simplified lowercase and sturdy terminals suggest a focus on robustness and clarity in bold settings.
At display sizes the compact counters and narrow openings create a strong silhouette and punchy word shapes, but the density suggests it will look best where generous size or spacing can preserve internal clarity. The set maintains a consistent, steady rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing uniformity over calligraphic nuance.