Sans Normal Pugam 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Remora Corp' by G-Type, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Technica' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Conneqt' by Roman Melikhov, and 'Ponder' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachable, attention grabbing, friendly branding, display impact, casual readability, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broadly proportioned letterforms and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay consistently thick, producing sturdy, compact counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Curves are generously inflated and terminals read as blunt and cushioned, while joins (notably in K, M, N, and W) keep a simplified, geometric feel. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, short-armed r, and a square-ish, rounded t, reinforcing an informal, highly legible silhouette at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and brand wordmarks where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for children’s or casual lifestyle applications, social graphics, and signage where clarity at a distance benefits from thick strokes and simple shapes.
The overall tone is friendly and humorous, with a buoyant, toy-like softness that feels welcoming rather than technical. Its chunky shapes and rounded finish evoke a casual, retro-leaning confidence suited to lighthearted messaging and bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, approachable finish, pairing oversized weight with rounded geometry for an inviting display sans. Its simplified, single-storey lowercase and compact counters suggest a focus on immediacy and personality over typographic nuance for long reading.
The numerals mirror the same inflated construction, with a rounded-rectangle 0 and similarly cushioned 1–9 that keep rhythm consistent in big settings. The uppercase maintains a stable, even stance, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more bouncy, conversational texture through simplified forms and tight counters.