Sans Normal Vabam 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, ui labels, posters, packaging, headlines, friendly, modern, casual, approachable, airy, friendly modernity, clear readability, soft personality, forward motion, rounded, monoline, soft, humanist, open.
A slanted, rounded sans with monoline strokes and generously curved terminals throughout. Letterforms lean consistently with a smooth, continuous rhythm, favoring open apertures and simplified construction over rigid geometry. Uppercase shapes are clean and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase shows more handwriting-like movement, especially in the arches and shoulders. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded logic, with clear, uncluttered silhouettes suited to compact settings.
Well-suited for brand identities, packaging, and promotional graphics that need a warm, modern voice. The steady italic flow and open counters make it effective for short-to-medium text such as UI labels, captions, and product copy, and it scales nicely for headlines where its rounded forms can carry personality without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with an easygoing, conversational slant that reads as contemporary rather than retro. Its soft corners and open forms keep it approachable, lending a light, upbeat character without becoming decorative or whimsical.
The design appears intended to provide a personable, contemporary sans with an inherently italic, forward-leaning momentum. Its rounded, monoline construction prioritizes smooth readability and a friendly voice for everyday design contexts.
Curves dominate the design, and joins are kept smooth, minimizing sharp angles. The italic posture is built into the forms rather than appearing as a mechanical slant, which helps maintain even texture across longer lines of text.