Sans Normal Lobed 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Foro Sans' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, sporty, assertive, upbeat, modern, punchy, impact, motion, branding, display clarity, modernization, oblique, chunky, rounded, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and tightly controlled counters. Curves are smooth and rounded with minimal contrast, while joins and terminals read as clean, slightly angled cuts that reinforce forward motion. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with short extenders and a steady rhythm; round letters like o/c/e feel dense, and the numerals match the same weighty, simplified construction for consistent color across lines.
Best suited for display settings where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold brand moments. It can work well for sports or fitness identities, retail signage, and packaging where short phrases benefit from a dense, energetic typographic voice.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a dynamic slant that suggests speed and confidence. Its dense shapes and compressed openings give it a no-nonsense, competitive feel suited to bold, attention-first messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a forward-leaning, contemporary stance. Its simplified, rounded construction prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent texture over delicate detail, aiming for confident readability in large, attention-grabbing applications.
In the text sample, the strong slant and massed black shapes create a prominent texture that can reduce interior clarity at smaller sizes, especially in letters with tighter apertures. The design remains cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a uniform, high-impact presence.