Sans Normal Oldiv 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Engram Pro' by Machalski, 'Closer' by Mint Type, 'Modica' by Monotype, 'Genora Sans' by Pixesia Studio, 'Conneqt' by Roman Melikhov, and 'Moucha' by Vibrant Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, friendly, confident, clean, approachable, impact, clarity, modern branding, display strength, legibility, geometric, rounded, monolinear, sturdy, compact terminals.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, circular bowls. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and square-cut, giving the forms a solid, engineered feel. Counters are open and round (notably in O/C/G), while joins stay crisp and controlled, producing an even color and steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same robust construction, with clear, straightforward shapes and consistent weight across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, clean voice is needed. It also works well for signage and interface labels that benefit from sturdy, high-impact letterforms, though longer paragraphs will appear visually dense due to the heavy stroke weight.
The overall tone reads modern and approachable: bold enough to feel confident and energetic, but rounded enough to stay friendly rather than aggressive. Its clean geometry suggests contemporary branding and a practical, no-nonsense clarity.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric workhorse for impactful display typography—prioritizing bold presence, simple construction, and consistent rhythm to stay clear across a range of sizes and applications.
At text sizes the weight creates strong presence and a dense typographic color, while the generous widths help preserve legibility in rounded characters. The design leans on simple geometric cues, making it feel consistent and cohesive across letters, numbers, and punctuation shown in the sample.