Sans Normal Iplab 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, children's, playful, handmade, chunky, friendly, rugged, display impact, human texture, approachability, craft aesthetic, rounded, blobby, textured, soft-cornered, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms are broad and compact, with generous counters that stay open despite the weight. Edges show a deliberately irregular, slightly wobbly contour that reads like ink spread, cut paper, or stamped lettering rather than precise geometric curves. Overall spacing is sturdy and even, producing a dense, poster-like color while keeping individual shapes clearly separated.
Well-suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, stickers, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It also fits playful branding and children-oriented materials, and can work for subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable line spacing.
The texture and uneven contour give the face a casual, approachable tone with a crafty, DIY feel. Its bold, inflated shapes suggest warmth and humor, leaning more toward playful and rustic than sleek or corporate. The result is attention-grabbing and characterful without becoming decorative to the point of illegibility.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, handmade texture—combining robust, rounded forms with intentional irregularity to feel tactile and human. The emphasis appears to be on expressive display readability rather than crisp, minimalist precision.
Round glyphs (like O and 0) appear slightly squarish and organic, reinforcing the hand-pressed impression. The lowercase maintains strong presence similar to the uppercase, and the figures match the overall chunky rhythm for consistent display use.