Sans Normal Idlis 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handwritten, compact voice, friendly display, informal text, space saving, rounded, condensed, monoline, soft, quirky.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with rounded terminals and a largely monoline stroke. Forms are built from smooth, pill-like curves and softly squared joins, giving counters an oval feel and keeping corners gentle rather than sharp. The rhythm is springy and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, with narrow proportions, compact bowls, and simple, open apertures that keep text readable despite the tight width. Numerals and capitals follow the same lean and rounded construction, maintaining a consistent, streamlined texture across lines.
This face works best for headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where space is tight but a casual tone is wanted. It suits packaging, branding accents, posters, and social graphics that benefit from a playful, compact sans with an energetic slant.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a breezy, handwritten energy. Its narrow, slanted forms feel quick and conversational, leaning more toward friendly personality than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to combine the efficiency of condensed proportions with the warmth of a hand-drawn, rounded sans. Its consistent monoline construction and lively italic stance suggest a focus on approachable display typography that still performs in short text.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create motion without becoming script-like, and the rounded terminals help prevent the condensed shapes from feeling cramped. The texture in paragraphs stays even and dark, making it well-suited for short blocks where a compact, energetic voice is desired.