Sans Normal Rikuw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A rounded sans with monoline strokes and softly tapered terminals that give many joins a slightly brushed, hand-drawn feel. Curves are generous and open, with circular bowls (notably in O, o, 0, and 8) and gently flattened horizontals in places. The uppercase set is compact and simple, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes—single-storey a and g, a hooked j, and a narrow, slightly arched t—adding a casual rhythm. Spacing reads even and text color is steady, with clear counters and minimal contrast-driven distraction.
Works well for brand marks, packaging, posters, and short-to-medium headlines where a friendly, human tone is desired. It can also serve for UI labels, children’s/educational materials, and casual editorial callouts, especially at sizes where the rounded counters and distinctive lowercase forms remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing clean geometry with subtle irregularity that feels human and approachable. It reads as cheerful and lightly quirky rather than strictly technical, making it well suited to friendly messaging and relaxed branding.
Likely designed to deliver a clean sans foundation with a hand-touched personality—prioritizing approachability and charm while keeping letterforms simple and readable. The consistent stroke weight and rounded construction suggest an aim for easy, modern usability with a playful edge.
Distinctive details include a legible, geometric Q with a short diagonal tail, a clean open-top 4, and rounded numerals that match the letterforms’ softness. The wavy baseline impression comes from small terminal angles and curved joins rather than true slant, keeping paragraphs lively without looking unstable.