Sans Normal Urdas 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A sharply slanted, high-contrast text face with a clean, streamlined construction and minimal terminal detailing. Strokes transition from hairline-thin joins to heavier verticals, creating a crisp, glossy rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. Counters are open and oval, with a compact, tightly paced feel; many letters show tapered entries and exits that read as pen-like while remaining restrained. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves and fine, pointed transitions that stay consistent with the letterforms.
Best suited to short-form settings where elegance and contrast can lead: magazine headlines, fashion or lifestyle branding, hero copy, posters, and pull quotes. It can also work for brief subheads or deck text when set with generous tracking and sufficient size to preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone feels polished and editorial, with a runway-like sophistication and a slightly dramatic edge. Its strong slant and contrast suggest speed and confidence, while the sparse detailing keeps it contemporary rather than nostalgic.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, couture-leaning italic voice that combines sharp contrast with clean, sans-like simplicity. The goal seems to be expressive emphasis and premium polish without relying on ornate flourishes.
Capitals appear tall and poised with sharp diagonals (notably in A, V, W, X, Y) and smooth, rounded bowls (C, O, Q). Lowercase features single-storey forms such as a and g, and a distinctive, sweeping y that adds motion in text. The fine hairlines call for adequate size and spacing so the delicate strokes remain visible.