Sans Normal Kerim 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arlette' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, dynamic, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, motion, approachability, branding, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact, ink-trap free.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded, softly modulated curves and largely monoline strokes. Counters are fairly open and the joins are smooth, giving letters a continuous, slightly inflated feel. The capitals are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g and a generally simplified, geometric construction. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded rhythm, with broad bowls and clear diagonals.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where its mass and slant can create emphasis—posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but its dense strokes make it more effective at medium-to-large sizes than in long passages of small text.
The overall tone is energetic and upbeat, with a sporty, display-driven presence. The consistent slant and dense silhouettes create momentum, while the rounded terminals keep it approachable rather than aggressive. It reads as slightly retro, reminiscent of bold headline styles used for promotions and team branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern headline sans with built-in motion and friendliness. By combining a consistent italic angle with rounded, simplified forms, it aims for quick recognition and high impact in promotional and branding contexts.
Curved letters (C, G, S, O) emphasize smooth, elliptical shapes, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are thick and stable, reinforcing a strong, poster-like color. The ampersand in the sample appears compact and bold, matching the font’s chunky rhythm and maintaining legibility at large sizes.