Sans Normal Osrid 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Faculty' by Device, 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'SST' by Monotype, 'Lanz' by Nine Font, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, display, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, sturdy, blocky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large counters and gently softened joins that keep shapes open at display sizes. Round letters (O, C, G) are close to circular, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) feel sturdy and geometric. Lowercase is built for clarity with a tall x-height, simple terminals, and compact descenders; the single-storey a and g reinforce a straightforward, contemporary construction. Numerals are thick and stable, with a notably round 8 and a simple, vertical 1 that reads cleanly in bold settings.
Best suited for bold headlines, poster typography, brand marks, and packaging where high impact and quick recognition matter. It also works well for short UI labels, wayfinding, and social graphics, especially when the goal is a clean, contemporary voice with a friendly edge.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It conveys a contemporary, no-nonsense energy that feels approachable rather than severe, making it well suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended as an all-purpose, high-impact sans for display use—prioritizing clarity, strong presence, and approachable rounded forms that reproduce reliably in large sizes and bold applications.
Spacing and rhythm are intentionally tight and chunky, producing strong word shapes and a solid typographic “color” in paragraphs of large text. The design favors evenness and impact over delicate detail, and it holds its form well in all-caps and short bursts of copy.