Sans Normal Molib 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, headlines, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, bouncy, impact, approachability, retro flavor, hand-cut charm, display emphasis, rounded, soft-cornered, bulky, cartoony, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and softly flattened curves that read as cut from thick shapes. Strokes are consistently broad, with gently uneven widths and slight angular nicks that create a hand-cut, wobbly silhouette. Terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharp, and the overall spacing is generous, giving letters room to breathe at large sizes. Figures follow the same chunky construction, with bold bowls and small inner apertures that favor impact over fine detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and playful editorial callouts. It also works well for children’s products, entertainment graphics, and any setting that benefits from a friendly, cartoon-like display voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a buoyant rhythm that feels informal and intentionally imperfect. Its chunky massing and subtly quirky outlines suggest a fun, kid-friendly energy, while the wide, rounded forms nod to mid-century display lettering and pop graphics.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual presence with a warm, rounded personality, using slight irregularities to avoid a sterile geometric feel. It prioritizes character and immediacy in display settings over restrained, text-centric neutrality.
The small counters and dense joins mean the face benefits from ample size and breathing room; in tightly set text, interior spaces can visually close up. The variable-looking silhouettes add character, but they also make long passages feel lively rather than quiet or neutral.