Sans Normal Dirab 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, minimal, airy, modern, elegant, calm, modern clarity, lightness, refinement, geometric purity, geometric, monoline, rounded, open apertures, crisp terminals.
A very light, monoline sans with clean, near-geometric construction and smooth, circular curves. Strokes stay consistently thin, with restrained contrast and crisp, mostly unbracketed terminals that keep the texture bright and uncluttered. Capitals are tall and simple with generous internal space; bowls and counters read open, and round letters (O, C, G) are drawn with even, steady curvature. The lowercase shows modest extenders and a compact x-height, producing a delicate rhythm that remains legible through ample spacing and clear character differentiation (notably in forms like a, e, g, and q). Numerals follow the same light, rounded logic, with balanced proportions and minimal detailing.
Best suited for display and larger text sizes where its thin strokes and open counters can shine—headlines, pull quotes, editorial titling, and sophisticated brand systems. It can also work for short passages when set with generous size and spacing, especially in minimalist layouts.
The overall tone is refined and understated, leaning modern and gallery-like rather than expressive or playful. Its light touch conveys calm precision and a premium, editorial polish without feeling overtly cold or technical.
The design appears aimed at a modern, geometric clarity with an intentionally light color on the page, prioritizing elegance and a refined contemporary voice for branding and editorial settings.
In running text, the thin strokes and open shapes create a bright “white” page color; it benefits from comfortable tracking and enough size to maintain clarity. Curved joins are smooth and controlled, and diagonal forms (V, W, Y) keep a sharp, elegant point without becoming heavy.