Sans Normal Sanaj 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, captions, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, retro, human warmth, space saving, casual clarity, hand-lettered feel, condensed, rounded, monoline, soft, quirky.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn steadiness. Strokes stay even throughout, with gentle curve transitions and minimal sharp corners, giving counters an open, oval feel. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow letter widths and straightforward construction that keeps text color consistent across lines. Numerals and capitals follow the same simplified, rounded logic, maintaining an easy, cohesive rhythm in continuous reading.
It works well for posters, packaging, and brand applications that benefit from a personable, crafted voice. The condensed proportions are useful when space is tight, making it a strong option for headlines, subheads, and short captions where a friendly tone is desired.
The overall tone feels approachable and lighthearted, like neat marker lettering refined into a consistent font. Its narrow, tall posture and soft endings give it a friendly, slightly whimsical personality without becoming overly decorative. The result reads as casual and human, suitable when you want warmth and informality while staying legible.
The design appears intended to translate the look of tidy hand lettering into a compact, consistent sans, emphasizing warmth, clarity, and economy of space. It aims to stay readable in text while adding a subtle handmade charm for display use.
The shapes show small naturalistic quirks—subtle asymmetries and gently varied curves—that add character while preserving a clean, sans structure. In paragraph settings, the condensed widths tighten word shapes, creating a lively vertical cadence.