Sans Normal Rikes 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, packaging, education, signage, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, warm, approachability, readability, modern softness, friendly branding, rounded, soft terminals, monoline, open counters, humanist.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly curved corners and gently modulated geometry. Strokes are even and smooth, with rounded terminals throughout and generous apertures that keep forms open. The uppercase set feels steady and legible with slightly softened joins, while the lowercase introduces a more informal, humanist rhythm—seen in the single-storey a and g and the relaxed, slightly varied curves across bowls and shoulders. Numerals follow the same friendly construction, with rounded turns and uncomplicated silhouettes that read clearly at text sizes.
This font works well for user interfaces, app and web copy, and wayfinding where a soft, approachable tone is desired without sacrificing legibility. It also suits branding and packaging for consumer products, as well as educational materials and casual editorial settings where a friendly voice and clear letterforms are important.
The overall tone is personable and easygoing, with a hint of playfulness coming from the softened shapes and informal lowercase forms. It feels modern and friendly rather than technical, making it well suited to communication that aims to be approachable and uncomplicated.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans with a warm, rounded personality—prioritizing readability and an inviting texture in continuous text while maintaining clean, uncomplicated shapes for headlines and labels.
Roundness is consistent across the alphabet, giving lines of text a smooth, cohesive texture. The shapes favor clarity over strict geometric rigidity, producing a natural reading flow and avoiding sharp or brittle details.