Sans Normal Egdew 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, modernist, brisk, sporty, editorial, understated, space saving, dynamic emphasis, contemporary clarity, compact display, condensed, slanted, clean, airy, taut.
A highly condensed, right-slanted sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and rounded terminals. Curves are drawn with elliptical, slightly flattened bowls, while straights stay crisp and upright in their internal structure despite the overall slant. Proportions are tall and economical, with tight counters and a consistent, streamlined rhythm that keeps text compact. Uppercase forms feel narrow and disciplined; lowercase shows similarly slender construction with simple, unembellished shapes and minimal detailing.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display text where space is limited and a sense of motion is desirable. It can also work well for subheads, pull quotes, packaging, and brand applications that need a compact footprint and a contemporary voice. In longer paragraphs, its tight, condensed texture will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and efficient, combining a contemporary, utilitarian feel with a hint of forward motion from the italic angle. It reads as sporty and time-conscious rather than decorative, projecting clarity and pace suitable for modern communications.
The design appears intended to deliver an efficient, space-saving italic sans with clean geometry and a fast visual cadence. Its narrow proportions and steady stroke treatment suggest a focus on compact display settings that still maintain clarity and a consistent typographic color.
The condensed spacing and narrow apertures create a strong vertical texture in paragraphs, with distinctive, easy-to-spot silhouettes in letters like Q, J, and g. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic, matching the text color closely and supporting consistent typographic hierarchy.