Sans Normal Opkiw 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Canapa' by Serebryakov, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, modern, straightforward, punchy, impact, clarity, approachability, modern branding, display emphasis, heavy, rounded, open counters, compact joins, clean terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with generous curves and sturdy, block-like verticals. Forms are built from smooth circular and elliptical geometry with clean, mostly straight terminals, producing a crisp silhouette despite the weight. Counters stay open in letters like O, P, and e, and the lowercase uses single-storey a and g, reinforcing an approachable, contemporary feel. The overall rhythm is dense and consistent, with broad strokes and simplified detailing that reads clearly in headlines and short lines of text.
Best suited for display contexts where impact and clarity are priorities, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage. The broad, rounded construction also works well for short UI labels or marketing copy where a strong, friendly emphasis is needed.
The tone is bold and self-assured, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and uncomplicated shapes. It feels contemporary and pragmatic rather than decorative, giving text an energetic, attention-grabbing presence without becoming playful or quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with clean, geometric letterforms and minimal stylistic distraction. Its simplified construction and open counters suggest a focus on legibility and bold brand voice in modern graphic applications.
Numerals are large and sturdy with straightforward construction; the 8 is compact and symmetrical, and the 1 is a simple upright form. The sample text shows strong color on the page and clear word shapes, with the weight creating a solid, poster-like texture at display sizes.