Sans Normal Moliz 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Sans' by FaceType, 'Code Pro' by Fontfabric, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Garet' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, retro flavor, headline clarity, geometric simplicity, soft corners, rounded bowls, blocky, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and softened, rounded shaping throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing compact counters and strong, solid silhouettes. Curves are built from near-circular bowls (notably in O/C/G and 0/8/9), while many joins and terminals read as gently chamfered or rounded, giving corners a cushioned feel rather than sharp edges. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, blocky construction with single‑storey forms and a simple, straight‑stem logic, keeping rhythm even and highly graphic at display sizes.
This font performs best in large sizes where its chunky forms and compact counters read as intentional graphic features. It’s well-suited to punchy headlines, posters, product packaging, logos/wordmarks, and bold signage that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning geometric voice.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, with a bold, toy-like presence that feels retro and headline-forward. Its rounded geometry and dense black shapes create a confident, approachable voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than subtle text settings.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with simple geometric construction and softened contours, balancing assertive weight with an approachable, playful character. It prioritizes clear, iconic letterforms that hold up in high-contrast layouts and short, attention-driven text.
Distinctive details include a single-storey “a” and “g,” a compact, circular “i” dot, and numerals with strong, geometric loops. The spacing and silhouettes emphasize mass and readability, especially where counters stay small and shapes remain clean and uncluttered.