Sans Normal Opnoj 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'KyivType Sans' by Dmitry Rastvortsev, 'Kiva Sans' by Kosinsky, and 'Minaya' by Océane Moutot (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, clean, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, rounded, geometric, open apertures, high legibility, compact joins.
A heavy, rounded sans with sturdy strokes and smooth, circular curves. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with simple geometry, while lowercase letters show a single-storey a and g, round counters, and short, functional terminals. The overall rhythm is even and blocky, with open apertures and clear interior spaces that keep dense text from clogging at larger sizes. Figures are similarly robust and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ wide, contemporary proportions.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium passages where impact and clarity matter, such as posters, branding, packaging, and signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation elements when a bold, modern voice is desired and sizes are sufficient to preserve comfortable spacing.
The font reads as confident and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable warmth coming from its rounded construction. Its weight and broad stance give it a punchy, assertive presence suited to attention-grabbing typography without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that stays readable through generous counters and rounded geometry. It aims to balance assertiveness with approachability, making it adaptable for contemporary display typography across print and digital contexts.
In the text sample, the heavy weight produces strong word shapes and clear emphasis, while the rounded joins help maintain smooth texture across lines. The punctuation and numerals appear designed to visually align with the same solid, geometric voice as the letters.