Sans Normal Punav 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'FS Jack' by Fontsmith, 'Meutas Soft' by Trustha, 'Boulder' by Umka Type, and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, rounded sans with blobby terminals and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay consistently thick, with minimal modulation and a gently irregular, hand-shaped feel rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are small and often pinched or teardrop-like, and joins tend to bulge slightly, creating a cushioned silhouette. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy structure with short extenders, while overall spacing reads a bit tight for such dense forms, amplifying the compact, punchy texture in text.
Best suited to short-form display settings where impact and friendliness matter: posters, packaging, event promos, kids- or snack-oriented branding, stickers, and social graphics. It holds up well at medium-to-large sizes; for longer text, generous tracking and line spacing help prevent the dark, compact texture from feeling crowded.
The letterforms project an upbeat, approachable tone—more playful than formal. The soft, inflated shapes and compact rhythm feel kid-friendly and humorous, with a casual, quirky energy that suits lighthearted messaging and bold, attention-getting headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with soft, rounded friendliness, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict typographic neutrality. Its slightly hand-shaped irregularities suggest a deliberate move toward a playful, characterful voice while keeping the construction simple and highly legible at display sizes.
Round letters (like O/C/G) lean toward squarish, swollen outlines rather than perfect circles, and many characters feature subtly uneven curvature that keeps the texture lively. The numerals follow the same chunky construction, maintaining strong consistency between letters and figures.