Sans Normal Nomas 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bari Sans' by JCFonts, 'Gerlach Sans' by Juraj Chrastina, 'Cabrion' by Lafontype, 'Vinila' by Plau, and 'Referenz Grotesk' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, athletic, punchy, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, energy, rounded, compact, blocky, open, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact internal spaces and broad, sturdy strokes. Curves are generously softened, giving bowls and counters a smooth, almost circular feel, while terminals remain clean and unadorned. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with straightforward, geometric construction, and the overall texture reads dense and even, especially in longer lines of text. Numerals are robust and highly legible, with simple, block-like forms and minimal detailing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where strong impact and quick readability are needed. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefits from a solid, friendly voice, as well as signage and labels where sturdy shapes hold up at distance.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a friendly, approachable warmth from the rounded geometry. Its dense color and softened shapes feel contemporary and sporty, leaning toward bold, straightforward communication rather than nuance or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a clean, contemporary silhouette, pairing rounded geometry with dense stroke weight for immediate legibility and a modern, upbeat character.
Wide letterforms and tight counters create a strong typographic “wall” on the page, so spacing and line length will noticeably affect readability at smaller sizes. The design maintains a consistent rhythm across capitals and lowercase, producing a stable, poster-like presence in paragraphs.