Sans Normal Hiken 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, product labels, editorial, friendly, clean, modern, approachable, neutral, approachability, legibility, versatility, modernity, rounded, soft corners, open apertures, geometric, even rhythm.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly blunted terminals and gently squared curves that keep counters roomy and shapes highly legible. Strokes remain even throughout, with circular and oval construction in letters like O/C/G and smooth, continuous joins in arches and bowls. Uppercase forms are simple and balanced, while the lowercase leans toward single-storey constructions (notably a and g) with open apertures and clear, uncramped counters. Numerals follow the same rounded, uniform-stroke logic, producing a consistent, calm texture in both display and text settings.
It suits interface and product environments where clarity and a welcoming tone are important, including UI copy, onboarding screens, and wayfinding. Its smooth, rounded construction also works well for modern branding systems and packaging that need a clean sans with a softer edge.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a calm, uncomplicated voice. Rounded endings and open forms soften the look, giving it an approachable, everyday character without feeling overly playful.
This appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that combines geometric clarity with rounded terminals to feel more human and approachable. The goal seems to be dependable legibility with a contemporary, friendly finish that adapts well from short headlines to continuous text.
The design’s consistent rounding and restrained detailing help maintain clarity across sizes, and the generous internal space supports long-form readability. The forms feel engineered and tidy rather than calligraphic, with a steady baseline presence and minimal visual noise.