Sans Normal Mabab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Canava Grotesk' by Arodora Type, 'FF Mutual' by FontFont, 'Modica' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Canaro' by René Bieder, and 'Salvatore' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, punchy, sporty, energetic, playful, bold, attention grabbing, motion, friendly boldness, display clarity, brand impact, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, tight spacing.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and broad proportions. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with smooth curves and softened joins that keep the texture cohesive at display sizes. Counters are relatively compact in letters like a, e, and g, and the overall spacing feels tight, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm. Numerals follow the same robust construction, with open, simplified forms that read clearly alongside the letters.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, poster copy, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for large UI banners or social media ads where impact and quick recognition matter more than long-form readability.
The font projects a high-energy, assertive tone with a friendly, contemporary edge. Its slanted stance and chunky shapes suggest motion and momentum, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than severe. The overall feel is attention-grabbing and upbeat.
This design appears intended as a modern, high-impact display sans that combines a strong, compact typographic color with an energetic oblique posture. The rounded geometry and simplified shapes aim to keep the tone friendly while still delivering maximum visibility and punch in branding and promotional settings.
Round forms like O and Q are near-circular and strongly weighted, reinforcing a stable, graphic presence. The diagonal emphasis is especially noticeable in letters with angled strokes (K, N, V, W, X, Y), which enhances the sense of speed. At smaller sizes the dense color and tight counters may benefit from generous line spacing.