Sans Normal Labap 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Firma' and 'BR Segma' by Brink, 'Oceanwide Pro' by California Type Foundry, and 'Axiforma' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, confident, friendly, energetic, modern, impact, momentum, legibility, modernity, approachability, oblique, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact joins.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms lean forward consistently and favor smooth, rounded curves paired with blunt, softly squared terminals. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with circular forms (O, o, 0) reading as clean, near-geometric shapes. The rhythm is bold and compact, with tight-looking joins and a solid baseline presence that keeps text blocks dark and cohesive.
Best suited to display contexts where impact and speed are desired: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and energetic advertising. It can also work for short bursts of text—subheads, pull quotes, and UI labels—when set with generous spacing to counter the heavy, slanted texture.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, with a sporty, headline-driven feel. Its forward slant and chunky construction add momentum, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact communication with a contemporary, athletic voice, balancing boldness with rounded clarity. Its consistent oblique angle and simplified, geometric understructure suggest a focus on strong recognition at large sizes and in fast-glance applications.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and blocky, while lowercase retains simple, single-storey constructions where expected (e.g., a) and maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals are thick and graphic, matching the letterweight closely for uniform emphasis in mixed alphanumeric settings.