Sans Normal Nogaw 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fenomen Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, chunky, friendly, bouncy, retro, attention, approachability, playfulness, display impact, rounded, soft corners, compact, cartoonish, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and broadly drawn curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with a slightly “cut-paper” feel from subtly angled terminals and gentle irregularity in the outlines. The proportions read compact and sturdy, with round forms (O, C, G) leaning toward near-circular shapes and squared-off joins that add a blocky rhythm. Numerals and capitals are bold and poster-ready, while the lowercase stays simple and highly legible with single-storey forms and sturdy stems.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, cover art, playful logos, and packaging where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when you want a soft, approachable emphasis, but its heavy weight and expressive forms make it more effective for titling than long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a hand-cut, cartoon-forward energy that feels casual rather than technical. Its chunky shapes and soft geometry suggest fun, youthfulness, and a light retro sensibility suited to expressive branding and friendly messaging.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, approachable character: a bold, rounded sans that remains readable while projecting a playful, handcrafted personality. The emphasis appears to be on friendly display typography with simple, familiar letterforms and a lively rhythm.
The design favors clarity at larger sizes, where its rounded geometry and broad spacing within counters come through strongest. The slight irregularity and angled terminals add personality, giving it more warmth than a purely geometric display sans.