Sans Normal Menid 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marlin Sans' by FontMesa, 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, confident, modern, friendly, attention grabbing, dynamic branding, bold readability, modern display, rounded, slanted, compact spacing, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced forward slant and broad proportions. Strokes are uniform and dense, with smooth curves and softened joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction (circular bowls, rounded shoulders) and a steady, muscular rhythm; terminals are mostly blunt with subtle rounding. Overall spacing feels tight and deliberate, producing compact word shapes with strong horizontal momentum.
Works best for short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and retail or wayfinding signage. The weight and slant hold up well in large sizes where its rounded construction and counters can be appreciated, while the compact rhythm supports bold, stacked layouts.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, contemporary feel. Its slant and massing suggest motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The result reads as confident and promotional, suited to attention-first messaging.
Likely designed as an impact-oriented display sans that combines speed (through a strong slant) with friendliness (through rounded geometry). The goal appears to be immediate legibility and presence in branding and promotional contexts, with cohesive letter-and-number styling for consistent typographic color.
Caps are bold and blocky with generous interior shapes (notably in B, D, O, P, R), and the numerals share the same chunky, rounded logic for consistent impact. The italic angle is strong enough to create a clear sense of speed, so longer passages can feel forceful and best reserved for display sizes.