Sans Normal Dorah 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Freigeist' and 'Neue Freigeist' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface is a clean sans with monoline strokes and generously open counters. Capitals are simple and geometric with round O/C forms and straightforward construction, while the lowercase keeps a tall x-height and compact ascenders/descenders for a steady reading rhythm. Curves are smooth and circular, terminals are mostly straight or gently rounded, and joins stay uncomplicated, giving the overall texture an even, uncluttered color. Numerals follow the same restrained geometry with clear, open shapes that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
It performs well for interface and web typography where clarity at varied sizes matters, and it also suits product branding, packaging systems, and wayfinding that benefit from clean geometry. In editorial settings, it can handle short-to-medium passages and headings, especially where a contemporary, unobtrusive sans is desired.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a calm, approachable clarity. Its open shapes and straightforward drawing feel contemporary and practical rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans focused on clarity and contemporary neutrality. It balances geometric roundness with practical proportions to stay readable in continuous text while remaining crisp in display use.
The family’s geometry reads slightly engineered, with consistent stroke weight and smooth curvature that keeps spacing predictable in text. The uppercase presence is crisp without feeling rigid, and the lowercase maintains a friendly readability thanks to large internal spaces and simple forms.