Sans Normal Kanuv 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe and 'SFT Schrifted Sans' by Schrifteria Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, energetic, sporty, modern, confident, friendly, impact, motion, modernity, approachability, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, low-modulation curves. Letterforms lean consistently forward with broad proportions and generous interior counters, giving the design a stable, open texture even at larger sizes. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with gentle rounding that softens the overall mass. Numerals share the same wide stance and sturdy rhythm, reading as solid, contemporary figures.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where impact and momentum matter. It can work effectively in branding and packaging that call for a bold, modern voice, and it naturally fits sporty or performance-themed applications. In longer text blocks it will be most effective at larger sizes where its weight and slant can remain comfortable to read.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-moving, with a modern, sporty confidence. Its wide, rounded shapes feel approachable rather than severe, making it suitable for bold, upbeat messaging that still wants to stay clean and contemporary.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, high-impact sans that combines geometric roundness with a pronounced forward slant to communicate motion and confidence. Its wide proportions and open counters suggest an emphasis on clear recognition in display settings, while the softened curves keep the tone friendly and accessible.
The italic angle is strong enough to create motion without becoming cursive, and the spacing appears even, producing a steady, billboard-like rhythm in all-caps. Round letters remain fairly circular while diagonals (like in K, V, W, X, Y) emphasize the font’s dynamic slant, reinforcing an active, display-oriented character.