Sans Normal Syho 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, headlines, playful, handmade, friendly, whimsical, storybook, human warmth, casual readability, playful voice, approachability, rounded, soft terminals, quirky, lively, bouncy.
A rounded, monoline-ish sans with subtly uneven curves and a hand-drawn steadiness. Strokes are smooth and slightly tapered in places, with soft, bulb-like terminals and generous rounding at joins that keeps forms open and readable. Proportions vary gently from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively rhythm; counters are generally broad, and many letters show a mild wobble that feels intentional rather than rough. Numerals follow the same soft construction, with simplified shapes and a consistent, friendly texture in text.
Well-suited for children’s publishing, lighthearted editorial headings, posters, and packaging where an approachable, crafted tone is desirable. It can also work for friendly branding and short-to-medium text settings in contexts that benefit from personality more than strict formality.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting a casual handwritten voice without becoming messy. Its quirky proportions and soft endings add charm and approachability, leaning toward a whimsical, storybook feel rather than a corporate or technical one.
The design appears intended to provide a legible sans with a hand-rendered character—combining simple, rounded structures with subtle irregularity to create warmth and charm in display and readable text applications.
In longer text, the design maintains a consistent color while preserving a slightly buoyant baseline and irregularity that reads as human-made. The rounded construction and open counters help legibility, while the playful detailing keeps it from feeling neutral or generic.