Sans Normal Ohlup 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mustica Pro' by Alifinart Studio, 'Averta PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, friendly, confident, modern, clean, approachable, strong presence, clear signage, modern branding, friendly display, rounded, geometric, compact, solid, high-contrast.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with smooth circular bowls, open counters, and largely uniform stroke thickness. Proportions feel compact and efficient, with broad, stable capitals and a lowercase that reads clearly at larger sizes. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, while curves are generously rounded, creating a crisp rhythm with minimal modulation. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ even color and consistent spacing.
It performs best in display and headline contexts where its dense weight and geometric clarity can read quickly from a distance. The sturdy shapes and even texture make it a solid choice for logos, packaging, posters, and signage, and it can work for short UI labels or calls-to-action when used with adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing firmness with softness from its rounded geometry. It projects a confident, no-nonsense voice that still feels friendly and accessible, making it well suited to upbeat, modern branding and interface-forward design.
The design appears intended to provide a modern geometric sans with strong presence and high legibility, using rounded construction to soften the heaviness and keep the tone approachable. It prioritizes clean silhouettes, consistent stroke behavior, and an energetic, contemporary rhythm for prominent typographic use.
Round letters like O/C/G show near-circular construction, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are strong and clean, giving the face a sporty, energetic feel. The lowercase maintains a simple, highly legible structure, with single-storey forms where expected and a clear distinction between verticals and bowls. The boldness creates strong page color, so spacing and counters are key to preserving clarity in dense settings.