Sans Normal Komaz 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Mr Eaves XL Modern' by Emigre; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, motion, attention, modernity, clarity, slanted, compact, geometric, crisp, solid.
This typeface is a slanted, heavy sans with smooth, rounded construction and a compact, forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and even, with clean joins and minimal modulation, creating a consistent dark color in text. Curves are broadly elliptical and counters stay fairly open for the weight, while terminals are largely cut clean and straightforward rather than tapered. Uppercase forms read sturdy and simplified; lowercase forms are similarly streamlined with a single-storey “a” and “g” and an overall tight, controlled rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branded messaging where a strong, fast impression is desirable. It works well for sports and lifestyle identities, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold UI or in-app highlights where compact, high-contrast emphasis in layout is needed.
The overall tone is confident and kinetic, with a contemporary, performance-oriented feel. Its strong mass and persistent slant suggest speed and urgency, making it feel more like a display voice than a quiet workhorse.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans voice with a built-in sense of motion. Its simplified geometry, even stroke weight, and pronounced slant prioritize immediacy and visual punch in display applications.
The numerals and capitals appear especially robust, producing high impact at larger sizes. In longer lines, the strong diagonal emphasis increases momentum but can also make paragraphs feel dense, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect readability.