Sans Normal Jikev 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Contemporary Sans' by Ludwig Type, 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Artigua' by Picador, 'Organic Pro' by Positype, 'Clear Gothic Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, dynamic, confident, sporty, retro, friendly, impact, motion, approachability, modern display, slanted, soft terminals, rounded, compact caps, open counters.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded construction and softly tapered stroke endings. Curves are smooth and elliptical, with generous bowls and open apertures that keep the dense weight readable. Capitals feel compact and sturdy, while lowercase forms show lively, slightly calligraphic shaping (notably in the single-storey a and g) that adds motion without becoming script-like. Numerals follow the same broad, rounded geometry, producing a cohesive, energetic texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where a sense of speed and confidence is desirable. It can work for brief text blocks at comfortable sizes, especially where a bold, energetic voice is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and fast-moving, with a sporty, forward-leaning emphasis. Rounded forms and softened terminals keep it approachable, balancing impact with friendliness and a mild retro flavor.
Likely designed to deliver a punchy, forward-leaning sans voice that reads quickly and feels active. The rounded, simplified shapes suggest an intention to stay friendly and contemporary while maintaining strong display presence.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong directional rhythm. Counters remain relatively open for this weight, and joins/stems stay clean and simple, reinforcing a modern display-oriented feel.