Sans Normal Oblan 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad Arabic' by Adobe, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Kyrial Display Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, loud, modern, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, blocky, rounded, soft corners, heavy, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and dense, even stroke weight. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, giving letters a soft, cushiony silhouette, while terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off rather than tapered. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and solid, with a slight geometric feel in bowls and rounds. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, pairing simple single-storey forms where applicable with a robust, readable texture in words and paragraphs.
This style is well suited to big headlines, posters, and advertising where strong impact is needed. It also fits branding and packaging that want a friendly, contemporary voice, and works well for signage or UI callouts where clarity and presence matter more than delicacy.
The tone is bold and upbeat, projecting confidence and approachability at the same time. Its chunky, rounded construction reads as contemporary and friendly, with a hint of playful, poster-like energy. The overall impression is attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact with a warm, approachable character. By combining heavy strokes with rounded geometry and blunt terminals, it prioritizes immediacy, legibility at large sizes, and a modern, upbeat personality.
At display sizes the weight creates strong shapes and high presence, while in longer text the tight counters and heavy color create a dense typographic mass. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded construction, keeping the overall system cohesive.