Sans Normal Opnab 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jaqen Semi' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, confident, traditional, authoritative, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, authority, warmth, bracketed, sturdy, high-ink, rounded, oldstyle figures.
This typeface has heavy, sturdy strokes with softly rounded curves and gently bracketed terminals that give letters a carved, print-like finish. Counters are open and generously sized for the weight, and curves (C, G, O, S) feel smooth rather than geometric. The lowercase shows a compact, readable build with a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a short-armed “t,” while the uppercase remains broad and steady with clear, conventional proportions. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), adding a classic text rhythm in running copy.
It performs best for headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where a strong voice is needed. The open counters and conventional letterforms also make it workable for editorial pull quotes, packaging, and identity systems that lean classic and print-forward.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial seriousness tempered by warm, rounded shapes. It feels established and trustworthy—suited to contexts that want clarity and authority without looking sharp or sterile.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable voice with traditional typographic cues and a warm finish, bridging the gap between contemporary display needs and familiar text-like forms.
Spacing in the samples reads even and calm, and the heavy weight creates strong word shapes at display sizes. The design’s softened joins and bracket-like finishing help maintain legibility in dense lines compared to harder, more geometric constructions.