Sans Normal Kalaj 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Monto Grotesk' by Lucas Tillian, 'Ambiguity' and 'Touvlo' by Monotype, and 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, dynamic, display impact, motion emphasis, brand voice, headline clarity, oblique, sheared, rounded, compact, heavy.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and broadly consistent stroke thickness. The letterforms lean forward with a pronounced slant, creating a strong directional rhythm across lines. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while terminals are clean and mostly squared-off with softened corners, keeping the texture crisp rather than brushy. Numerals and capitals read compact and sturdy, and the overall spacing and shapes produce a dense, punchy typographic color well-suited to short lines and large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where impact and motion are desirable. It also fits sports and performance-oriented branding, promotional graphics, and packaging callouts that need a strong, immediate read. For longer paragraphs it will be most effective as a highlighted voice rather than the primary text face.
The forward slant and substantial weight give the font an energetic, action-oriented tone. It feels contemporary and assertive, with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice that suggests speed and momentum rather than delicacy or formality.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact, forward-leaning emphasis while remaining clean and geometric enough for contemporary branding. Its consistent, rounded construction suggests an intention to pair strong presence with clear, simplified forms that reproduce reliably at larger sizes.
The design balances rounded bowls with firmer, straight-sided strokes, which helps it stay legible and structured despite the strong slant. In longer settings the bold, continuous texture becomes dominant, so it naturally draws attention and reads best when used with clear hierarchy and ample whitespace.