Sans Normal Ilkol 3 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'Anantason Mon' and 'Prachason Neue Mon' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, friendly, chunky, soft, retro, approachability, soft impact, display clarity, brand personality, rounded, blobby, bulky, bouncy, smooth.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Counters are compact and often off-center, giving letters a blobby, hand-shaped feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Terminals are fully rounded, joins are cushioned, and overall spacing reads open and even, supporting large, friendly word-shapes. Numerals and letters share a consistent, pillowy construction with minimal interior detail and a strong silhouette at display sizes.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its bold, rounded silhouettes can carry personality—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It also works well for playful UI moments, stickers, and kids or family-oriented content, especially when used at medium to large sizes where counters stay clear.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like softness that feels casual and upbeat. Its rounded, chunky forms suggest warmth and humor, leaning toward a nostalgic, kid-friendly personality rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through soft, inflated shapes and simplified letterforms. It prioritizes approachable character and strong display presence over precision detailing, aiming for a modern-retro, cartoonish readability.
Round letters like O and Q show small, contained counters that emphasize mass and solidity. The lowercase set maintains clear differentiation despite the soft construction, with single-storey a and g and a rounded t that keeps the overall rhythm gentle. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are thick and smoothed, avoiding sharp vertices and reinforcing the cushioned look.