Sans Normal Renay 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's, branding, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, cheerful tone, casual readability, rounded, chunky, soft corners, bouncy baseline, informal.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded terminals and softly squared corners that give strokes a cut-paper feel. Curves are full and slightly irregular, and many joins read as gently pinched or flattened rather than mechanically smooth, creating an intentionally handmade rhythm. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, and a, while rounded letters (O, o, e) keep broad, open bowls; overall spacing feels even but not rigid. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a straightforward, blocky s; figures are similarly stout and clear.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and brand statements where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable. It works well for packaging, café or craft-focused branding, children’s or educational materials, and cheerful posters or social graphics where a bold, approachable texture is an asset.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, craft-like personality. Its slight wobble and soft geometry suggest informality and human touch rather than corporate precision, making text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to provide a sturdy, highly legible display sans with a hand-drawn sensibility. It aims to balance simple geometric construction with subtle irregularities to create warmth and personality while staying readable in prominent sizes.
Tall ascenders and prominent capitals create a lively cap-to-lowercase contrast, and the punctuation and dots appear round and substantial, helping maintain color in display sizes. The slanted diagonals in K, V, W, X, and Y add energy without making the style feel sharp.