Sans Normal Sobam 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body copy, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, friendly, modern, approachable, neutral, everyday readability, neutral branding, friendly clarity, modern utility, rounded, monoline, open counters, soft terminals, humanist.
A monoline sans with gently rounded forms and soft, mostly blunt terminals. Curves are smooth and slightly elliptical, with open counters and generous apertures that keep forms airy and readable. Proportions feel balanced rather than geometric-strict, with subtle humanist cues in the way strokes transition through joins and bowls. Overall spacing and rhythm are even, giving text a calm, uncluttered texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to UI and product text where clarity and a gentle tone matter, as well as general-purpose body copy and short-form editorial layouts. The open, rounded construction can also work effectively for signage and presentation graphics that need legibility without a harsh, industrial feel.
The tone is clean and contemporary with a friendly, non-technical warmth. Rounded shapes and open counters soften the voice, keeping it approachable while still feeling neutral enough for everyday interface and editorial use. It reads as practical and modern rather than stylized or retro.
Likely designed as a general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity and even rhythm, pairing modern simplicity with softened geometry. The consistent monoline drawing and rounded shaping suggest an intention to feel approachable in continuous reading while remaining versatile across interface and print contexts.
Numerals share the same rounded, open construction, with clear distinctions between similarly shaped characters. The lowercase shows simple, straightforward structures (single-storey forms where expected in a modern sans), supporting a smooth reading flow at text sizes. Curved letters maintain consistent curvature and stroke behavior, helping the design feel cohesive across mixed-case settings.