Sans Normal Onleb 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, children's media, friendly, playful, casual, lively, approachable, approachability, informality, expressiveness, display impact, rounded, soft, bouncy, informal, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly sculpted terminals and minimal stroke contrast. The outlines are clean but intentionally irregular in posture: many glyphs have a gentle tilt or slight rocking that creates a hand-set, lively rhythm. Counters are open and generous for the weight, with broadly circular bowls (notably in O/0 and the lowercase o) and compact joins that keep forms sturdy at display sizes. Capitals are wide and stable, while lowercase letters show more personality through asymmetry and curved shoulders, producing a subtly uneven baseline feel without becoming script-like.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and prominent UI or signage where a warm, informal voice is desired. It works well for branding, packaging, posters, and educational or children-oriented materials, especially where a strong, friendly presence is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a playful wobble that reads friendly rather than formal. It suggests an easygoing, human presence—more “fun and conversational” than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible sans that avoids a rigid geometric look by introducing subtle wobble and softened geometry. It aims to feel hand-touched and personable while staying solid and readable in bold display contexts.
The numerals follow the same rounded, slightly off-kilter construction as the letters, giving sequences a lively cadence. In text settings, the font maintains strong color and clear word shapes, but the intentional irregularity makes it feel more expressive than neutral.