Sans Normal Sagem 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, children's media, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, quirky, human warmth, approachable display, casual clarity, playful branding, monoline, condensed, rounded, airy, informal.
A tall, condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and an even stroke throughout. Curves are slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, giving counters and bowls a gentle, organic wobble rather than strict geometric precision. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, with open apertures and simplified joins that keep letters clear at display sizes. Numerals match the narrow proportions, with clean, straightforward forms and minimal detailing.
This font works best where a personable, informal voice is needed—short headlines, posters, product labels, signage, and playful branding. It can also suit educational or children-oriented materials, especially for large text where its narrow, tall forms and open shapes read cleanly.
The overall tone feels approachable and lighthearted, like neat marker lettering used for notes, labels, or classroom materials. Its subtle irregularities add warmth and personality without becoming messy, making it feel friendly and human rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to provide a simple, friendly sans with a hand-drawn feel, balancing characterful irregularity with consistent construction for clear display reading.
Capitals are tall and slender with restrained curvature, while lowercase forms stay simple and legible with a consistent, uncluttered structure. The spacing and proportions create a vertical, airy texture in paragraphs, and the uniform stroke weight keeps the color even across mixed-case sample text.