Sans Normal Bolov 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Jarvis' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Cedora' by Lafontype, 'Binate' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Ghost' by Sharp Type, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, signage, presentations, packaging, modern, neutral, friendly, clean, pragmatic, everyday legibility, neutral branding, on-screen clarity, text economy, open apertures, rounded terminals, humanist.
A clean sans with broad proportions and generous counters, giving lines of text an open, airy rhythm. Strokes stay even and smooth with softly rounded joins and terminals, and curves are built from simple, well-controlled geometry. The lowercase sits high with a large x-height and straightforward, readable forms; round letters stay fairly circular while straight-sided letters keep crisp, vertical alignment. Numerals are clear and simple, matching the overall steadiness and width of the alphabet.
It works well for interfaces, dashboards, and product experiences where clarity at small-to-medium sizes matters, and it also scales comfortably for headings thanks to its broad, stable shapes. The even color and open counters make it a solid choice for editorial layouts, wayfinding, and general-purpose branding applications that need a contemporary but non-stylized voice.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a friendly softness that avoids feeling overly technical. Its wide stance and open forms read as calm and confident, making it suitable for clear communication without drawing attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose workhorse sans that prioritizes readability and a smooth, contemporary texture across both headlines and paragraph text. Its wide proportions and open forms suggest an emphasis on clear scanning and comfortable on-screen reading.
Spacing appears comfortable at text sizes, and the shapes maintain clarity in dense paragraphs. The design favors legibility through open apertures and uncomplicated silhouettes rather than distinctive quirks.