Sans Normal Valaz 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, ui labels, educational, packaging, posters, friendly, handmade, casual, approachable, playful, warmth, approachability, readability, informality, personality, rounded, soft, monoline, open apertures, humanist.
A rounded, monoline sans with a hand-drawn steadiness: strokes stay fairly even while terminals appear softly blunted and slightly irregular, as if made with a felt-tip or marker. Curves are generous and open, with simple geometric-like bowls tempered by humanist shaping in joins and diagonals. Proportions are comfortable and readable, with clear counters, uncomplicated forms, and modest quirks that keep repetition from feeling mechanical. Numerals and capitals follow the same straightforward construction, maintaining a cohesive rhythm across the set.
This font works well for short-to-medium reading passages where a welcoming tone is desired, as well as UI labels and headings that benefit from soft, rounded forms. It also suits educational materials, casual branding, packaging, and posters where legibility and a personable voice are both important.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with an easygoing, handmade warmth. Subtle inconsistencies add personality without pushing into novelty, giving text a conversational, approachable character that suits relaxed communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans reading experience while retaining a lightly handmade flavor. It balances simple, rounded construction with small human touches to feel modern and friendly without sacrificing everyday usability.
The texture stays smooth and clean at text sizes, while the slightly softened terminals and rounded curves keep lines from looking rigid. The design favors clarity over sharp detailing, producing a gentle, contemporary feel rather than a technical one.