Sans Normal Regol 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Ad Design JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, cheerful, impact, compactness, approachability, display readability, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded corners and softly bulging curves that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and bowls and counters tend to be small, creating strong ink density at text sizes. Terminals are blunt and slightly softened, and many forms show subtle asymmetry that adds a hand-cut, poster-like rhythm. The overall construction favors simple geometric curves and straight stems, with tight-looking spacing and a distinctly condensed feel.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront-style signage where its condensed, chunky shapes can create impact in limited horizontal space. It also works well for logos and short callouts, especially when you want a friendly, retro-leaning tone and high visual weight.
The letterforms read as approachable and upbeat, with a casual, slightly retro sign-painting energy. Its chunky mass and softened edges make it feel friendly rather than aggressive, while still delivering a bold, attention-grabbing voice.
Likely designed to provide a condensed, high-impact sans that remains warm and approachable through rounded corners and simple, sturdy geometry. The emphasis appears to be on strong display readability and a distinctive, playful texture rather than neutral body-text economy.
The numerals and capitals present a compact, sturdy silhouette suited to short bursts of text. Narrow counters and dense strokes can make long passages feel dark, but they help the face hold together in display settings and on busy backgrounds.