Sans Normal Agmel 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Planta' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern tone, blocky, compact, heavy, tall, sturdy.
A compact, tall-proportioned sans with heavy strokes and tight internal counters. Curves are simplified into firm ovals and rounded corners, while joins and terminals read as blunt and engineered rather than calligraphic. The rhythm is dense and vertical, with short crossbars and minimized apertures that keep letterforms compact. Numerals and capitals maintain the same concentrated footprint, producing a consistent, space-efficient texture in lines of text.
Well-suited to headlines, titles, and display settings where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can work effectively for signage and packaging that needs strong legibility at a distance, and for branding systems that favor compact, vertically oriented typography. For longer text, it benefits from larger sizes and slightly increased letterspacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels forceful and pragmatic, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as modern and industrial. Its condensed silhouette and solid fill give it an attention-grabbing, poster-like punch while staying straightforward and functional.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space by combining tall proportions with a sturdy, simplified construction. It aims for a contemporary, utilitarian voice that holds up in bold display applications and compact layouts.
Because counters are relatively small and spacing feels tight, the font’s dark color can build quickly in paragraphs; it tends to look best when given some breathing room through tracking or larger sizes. Uppercase forms are especially strong for short strings, where the vertical emphasis and compact width create a clean, commanding block.