Sans Normal Pekif 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, bouncy, retro, attention grab, approachability, handmade feel, informal tone, display impact, rounded, blobby, soft corners, cartoonish, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes, softened corners, and slightly irregular, hand-cut geometry. Curves are full and inflated, while straights often show subtle tapering and uneven edges that create a lively rhythm. Counters are generally small and rounded (notably in O, P, R, a, e), and joins are sturdy, producing dense, high-impact lettershapes. Uppercase forms feel compact and blocky, while lowercase retains the same bulbous structure with simple, single-storey constructions and short extenders.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, bold headlines, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where a friendly, energetic voice is needed. It can work well for children’s media, casual food and beverage branding, event graphics, and social content that benefits from a loud, playful silhouette.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comic, kid-friendly energy. Its wobbly, imperfect edges add personality and warmth, leaning toward a nostalgic, handmade feel rather than a slick geometric look. The font reads as fun and informal, designed to grab attention without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears aimed at creating maximum visual impact with a soft, approachable character. By combining rounded construction with intentionally irregular contours, it prioritizes personality and immediacy over neutrality, evoking a handmade, cartoon-like display aesthetic.
The texture of the outlines suggests intentional roughness: verticals can lean or pinch slightly, and terminals often end in blunt, rounded shapes. Numerals match the same inflated, chunky style, staying highly legible at display sizes while becoming dense in tight settings due to small interior spaces.