Sans Normal Uhrev 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit' by FontFont; 'Conamore' by Grida; 'ITC Quay Sans' by ITC; 'Foundry Journal' by The Foundry; and 'Raldo RE', 'URW Form', and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, editorial, brand system, neutral, modern, clean, pragmatic, friendly, versatility, legibility, neutrality, systematic design, modern utility, geometric, monolinear, open counters, rounded terminals, even rhythm.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and smooth, circular curves. Strokes read as mostly even with subtle optical modulation, and terminals are predominantly straight or gently rounded rather than sharply cut. Uppercase forms are simple and stable, with broad bowls and open apertures; the lowercase shows a straightforward, single‑storey “a” and “g,” contributing to a contemporary, accessible texture. Numerals are clear and evenly proportioned, with rounded shapes on 0/6/8/9 and a simple, legible 1 and 7, maintaining consistent color across lines of text.
Well suited for interface copy, product UI, and general-purpose editorial typography where consistent legibility and an even texture are priorities. It should also perform effectively for wayfinding and signage, as well as brand systems that need a neutral, modern sans for headings and supporting text.
The overall tone is calm and utilitarian, aiming for clarity over personality while still feeling approachable due to its rounded geometry. It conveys a modern, no‑nonsense voice that suits informational settings and brand systems that need to feel straightforward and dependable.
The design intention appears to be a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans that prioritizes clarity, regular rhythm, and simple geometric forms. By keeping shapes familiar and counters open, it aims to remain readable across a wide range of sizes and contexts without drawing undue attention to stylistic quirks.
Spacing appears balanced with a steady horizontal rhythm, and counters stay open enough to preserve legibility at text sizes. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S look smoothly drawn with minimal eccentricity, reinforcing a consistent, systematic feel.