Sans Normal Imboy 3 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frankfurter' by ITC, 'Mohr Rounded' by Latinotype, 'Frankfurter SB' and 'Frankfurter SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, approachability, impact, fun, nostalgia, rounded, soft, chunky, cartoonish, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Forms are built from broad curves and compact counters, with a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and short-looking extenders. Curves dominate even in typically angular letters, and interior shapes tend toward circular apertures and small, clean cut-ins, creating a sturdy, pillowy silhouette at text and display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, and packaging where a warm, high-impact presence is needed. It also fits playful branding and children’s or family-oriented media, and can work for short captions or callouts when ample size and leading are available.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, optimistic personality. Its inflated shapes and gentle geometry read as casual and humorous, leaning toward a 1970s-inspired, pop/packaging feel rather than a formal or technical voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and visibility through soft geometry and consistent, rounded construction. It prioritizes a cheerful display texture and strong silhouettes, aiming for quick recognition and an inviting, informal voice.
Spacing appears intentionally roomy, helping dense black shapes avoid clogging, while counters remain relatively small for the weight. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded logic, producing a cohesive, highly uniform texture in headlines and short lines of copy.