Sans Normal Pebal 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Nebula' and 'BR Segma' by Brink, 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Segment' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, bubbly, friendly impact, retro display, approachable branding, soft corners, rounded terminals, top-heavy, compact counters, display weight.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared curves and gently irregular, ink-like edges. Strokes are thick and consistent, with subtle wobble in stems and bowls that keeps forms from feeling mechanically perfect. Counters are relatively tight in letters like a, e, and s, while rounded shapes (O, Q, 0) stay broad and open, giving a strong, poster-like silhouette. Terminals are blunt and slightly cushioned, and overall spacing reads generous enough for large sizes while maintaining a dense, blocky color.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where weight and personality are assets—posters, packaging, logos, and storefront or event signage. It can work for brief subheads or callouts, but the tight counters and heavy mass suggest avoiding long body copy at small sizes.
The tone is warm and approachable, leaning playful and slightly nostalgic. Its chunky, softened shapes feel casual and hand-touched, evoking retro packaging, cartoon titles, or cheerful signage rather than corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, accessible voice—combining robust, rounded geometry with subtle irregularity to feel less sterile and more characterful in display settings.
Distinctive details include the single-storey a and g, the compact ear/joins on r and n, and a Q with a simple diagonal tail. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, with a sturdy 1 and curved, friendly 2 and 3 that match the overall softness.