Sans Normal Ponev 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, handmade, bubbly, approachability, informality, playfulness, attention-grabbing, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, informal, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and subtly uneven contours that evoke a hand-cut or marker-drawn feel. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with closed counters and compact internal spaces that emphasize a solid, chunky color on the page. Curves are full and slightly irregular, and several joins and terminals feel gently wobbly rather than mechanically perfect, giving the alphabet a lively rhythm. Proportions lean wide and generous in round letters, with simplified, sturdy construction across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and branded callouts where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also fits children’s materials, playful signage, and social graphics where personality and immediacy matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a childlike, humorous energy. Its soft, inflated shapes read as friendly and casual, suggesting craft, games, or light entertainment rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a warm, handmade display voice—bold enough to grab attention, but softened through rounded forms and slight irregularity to stay approachable and fun.
In text, the dense weight and tight counters create strong impact at display sizes, while the intentional irregularity adds personality. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, keeping the set consistent for headlines and short bursts of copy.