Sans Normal Panes 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Hackney' by Fontsmith, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, bold, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, chunky, compact, blunt.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and softly squared terminals. Curves are generously rounded and bowls are large, while joins and corners stay blunt rather than sharp, giving letters a sturdy, blocky silhouette. Stroke thickness is consistently robust across the alphabet with minimal modulation, producing an even color in words. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the numerals follow the same wide, geometric logic with smooth curves and simple construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, welcoming voice is needed. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when strong visibility and a friendly tone are priorities, rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable, with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. Its soft rounding keeps it from feeling aggressive, leaning instead toward upbeat, contemporary, and slightly playful messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, contemporary character—combining wide, geometric forms with softened terminals to stay approachable while remaining highly assertive in display settings.
Uppercase forms read particularly stable and sign-like due to their broad stance and large, rounded bowls. In text, the dense weight creates strong emphasis and a solid rhythm, making spacing and shapes feel cohesive at display sizes.