Sans Normal Malim 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Balgin' and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, playful, retro, punchy, dynamic, attention grab, sense of motion, retro flavor, friendly impact, rounded, slanted, bulky, soft corners, geometric.
A heavy, slanted sans with wide, rounded forms and compact counters that create a dense, high-impact silhouette. Curves are built from broad ovals and smooth arcs, while key joins and terminals resolve into crisp angled cuts that add speed and directionality. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in width across glyphs, with large, open bowls in letters like O and C contrasted by tighter interior spaces in forms like B, S, and e. Uppercase construction leans geometric and blocky, while lowercase stays single-storey where applicable and keeps a sturdy, rounded footprint.
Best suited for display settings where impact and personality matter most: headlines, posters, event promotions, sports-themed branding, and bold packaging moments. It can also work for logos or short taglines where the slanted, rounded construction helps convey motion and friendliness.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, evoking a sporty, arcade-like retro feel with a friendly softness. Its forward slant and chunky shapes read as energetic and attention-seeking rather than neutral or corporate, making text feel animated and informal.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance while staying approachable through rounded geometry. The combination of soft curves and sharp angled cuts suggests an intention to balance friendliness with speed and intensity for energetic display typography.
Angular notches and wedge-like cuts appear repeatedly (notably in A, M, N, W, and diagonal strokes), giving the face a distinctive “carved” look despite its rounded base geometry. In longer text, the heavy color and tight counters emphasize word shapes and motion over fine detail, which suits short bursts of copy best.