Sans Normal Lalab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Anele Pro' by Ole Sondergaard, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Fagun' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promo graphics, punchy, sporty, playful, retro, energetic, attention grabbing, dynamic branding, friendly impact, headline emphasis, slanted, compact apertures, blunt terminals, rounded joins, high impact.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad, rounded forms and a soft, slightly compressed internal spacing that keeps counters tight at display sizes. Strokes stay largely even, with smooth curve transitions and blunt, squared-off terminals that give the shapes a sturdy, poster-like presence. The capitals are wide and stable, while the lowercase shows friendly, rounded construction (single-storey a and g) and simplified joins, producing a consistent, blocky rhythm across words. Numerals match the same robust build, with open, legible shapes and a forward-leaning stance that maintains momentum in lines of text.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It can also serve well in sports or lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and social media titles, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to counter its dense, heavy texture.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, combining a sporty urgency with a playful, approachable friendliness. Its slant and massing feel action-oriented and modern, while the rounded geometry adds a slightly retro, sign-painting-adjacent warmth without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a fast, forward-leaning rhythm—prioritizing bold brand impact and straightforward, rounded construction for clear, confident messaging in display contexts.
The design favors impact over airy readability: counters and apertures are relatively tight, and the strong slant increases dynamism in headlines. Letterforms keep a cohesive, simplified geometry, which helps maintain clarity in dense, all-caps settings and short phrases.