Sans Normal Imkal 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core, 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook, and 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, bouncy, cartoony, friendly impact, playful display, approachability, youthful tone, rounded, soft, blobby, cheerful, bulky.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick, cushion-like strokes and generously curved corners throughout. Counters are compact and often slightly off-round, creating a hand-molded, organic feel rather than strict geometry. The proportions are broad and steady, with simple, open constructions and minimal interior detailing; terminals tend to be fully rounded and the joins are soft, giving a smooth, inflated silhouette. Spacing appears comfortable at display sizes, with a consistent rhythm despite subtly irregular shapes that add personality.
Best suited for bold display applications where a friendly, cartoonish presence is desired—such as children’s products, playful branding, packaging, event posters, stickers, and short headlines. It can also work for social graphics and titles where legibility is needed at larger sizes and a warm, informal tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads as casual and fun. Its inflated forms and friendly curves suggest warmth and humor rather than formality, making the voice feel youthful and energetic.
Likely designed to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through rounded, inflated forms that stay readable while feeling casual and characterful. The emphasis appears to be on approachable display typography with a soft, humorous personality.
The uppercase set keeps a simplified, poster-like structure, while the lowercase leans more playful and blobby, emphasizing round bowls and short, thick stems. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, aiming for quick recognition over strict typographic refinement.