Sans Normal Onnes 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Droid Sans' by Ascender, 'Conamore' by Grida, 'Akagi' by Positype, and 'Raldo RE' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, friendly, pragmatic, clean, impact, legibility, approachability, modern branding, rounded, geometric, high x-height, open apertures, even rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with simple geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are largely straight or softly rounded, giving a sturdy, contemporary texture. Counters are generous and apertures stay open in letters like C, S, and e, helping maintain clarity despite the weight. The lowercase shows a high x-height with compact ascenders and descenders, while capitals are wide and stable, producing an even, blocky rhythm in lines of text.
This font is well suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, social graphics, and brand marks where a strong, friendly voice is needed. Its open shapes and high x-height also make it workable for short UI labels or callouts at larger sizes, especially when legibility and impact are both priorities.
The overall tone is direct and contemporary, projecting confidence and approachability rather than delicacy. Its rounded geometry reads friendly and informal, while the dense color gives it a strong, headline-forward presence. The feel is utilitarian in a modern way—suited to bold statements without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans that prioritizes immediate readability and visual punch. Its rounded, geometric forms suggest a goal of balancing strength with approachability for modern branding and display typography.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a heavy style, preventing letters from clogging together in the sample text. Numerals are large and solid, matching the letterforms’ weight and rounded geometry for consistent emphasis in mixed text.