Sans Normal Mabom 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Insolent' by Haiku Monkey, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Fact' and 'FreeSet' by ParaType, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, playful, impact, momentum, brandability, approachability, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, chunky.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, compact letterforms and rounded geometry throughout. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with softened corners and generous internal curves that keep counters open despite the weight. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a forward-driving rhythm, while widths vary by glyph to maintain a natural, logo-like texture. Numerals and round letters lean on circular construction, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) read as sturdy, wedge-like shapes rather than sharp razor cuts.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and bold branding. The oblique stance and rounded construction also work well for packaging, apparel graphics, and energetic digital hero text where a friendly but forceful voice is desired.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-ready presence. Its soft rounding keeps it friendly and approachable, while the strong mass and italic momentum add urgency and impact. The result is a bold, slightly retro display voice that reads as confident rather than formal.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a forward-leaning, contemporary display style. The intent appears to balance strong, blocky mass with rounded curves for approachability, producing a versatile headline face that can feel sporty, modern-retro, and brandable.
Lowercase forms appear tightly built with short ascenders/descenders relative to the heavy body, supporting dense setting in large sizes. The sample text shows a strong, dark typographic color and clear word shapes, though the weight and slant naturally prioritize display emphasis over long-form comfort.