Sans Normal Vikuv 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial display, friendly, playful, casual, retro, approachable, approachability, dynamic slant, retro modernity, display clarity, rounded, soft terminals, oblique, open counters, humanist.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and softly finished terminals. Curves dominate the construction, with generously rounded bowls and open apertures that keep letters airy despite the compact overall proportions. The slant is consistent across capitals and lowercase, and spacing feels even, giving lines a steady rhythm. Figures are simple and legible, matching the letterforms with the same rounded, slightly quirky geometry.
This font suits branding and packaging that benefit from a personable, modern-retro voice, as well as posters and headline settings where an oblique sans can add motion and charm. It also works for short editorial display lines, pull quotes, and signage where clarity and friendliness are both desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a gentle retro flavor. Its rounded forms and forward lean read as friendly and conversational rather than technical or severe, making it feel welcoming and lively in short phrases and headings.
The design appears intended to offer a rounded, approachable sans with built-in dynamism from its oblique stance. It balances straightforward readability with a mild quirkiness, aiming for versatile display use that feels casual and contemporary.
Capitals are clean and streamlined with minimal ornament, while the lowercase introduces more personality through single-storey shapes and soft, curved joins. The design maintains a consistent roundness across straight strokes and diagonals, helping mixed-case text feel cohesive.