Sans Normal Punil 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, bubbly, cartoonish, playful display, friendly branding, soft impact, rounded, soft, bulky, compact, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated bowl shapes and generously softened corners throughout. Strokes stay broadly even, producing solid, blob-like silhouettes with small counters and minimal internal detailing. The rhythm is compact and punchy, with short joins, rounded terminals, and a generally squat feel in capitals paired with a prominent, high x-height in lowercase. Numerals follow the same soft, bulbous construction, maintaining strong color and consistency across the set.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a warm, playful impact is desired. It also works well for children’s materials, casual signage, stickers, and social graphics, especially when ample size and spacing can preserve clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning toward a whimsical, kid-friendly feel. Its thick, cushioned shapes read as cozy and humorous, giving text a lighthearted, informal voice that prioritizes charm over precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum softness and presence with a rounded, cartoon-like construction that feels friendly and non-threatening. It aims for high impact and character in display settings while keeping letterforms simple and highly legible at large sizes.
Counters in letters like a/e/o and 6/8/9 are relatively tight, and apertures tend to be small, which increases visual density in longer lines. The design favors rounded mass and smooth curves over sharp geometry, creating a distinctly puffy texture at display sizes.