Sans Normal Edlev 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, captions, data tables, terminals, labels, technical, retro, informal, utilitarian, airline, readability, clarity, efficiency, system ui, technical tone, slanted, rounded, open counters, single-storey, typewriter.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded corners and softly squared curves that keep forms open and legible. Strokes end in clean, unadorned terminals, with consistent thickness throughout and a steady, mechanical rhythm across the set. The proportions feel compact and efficient, with generous apertures in letters like C, S, and e, and simplified constructions such as a single‑storey a and g. Numerals are plain and readable, with oval 0, an angled 1, and evenly weighted curves in 2, 3, and 8.
Well suited to compact, information-dense settings such as coding environments, terminal-style UI, tables, and technical labels where even spacing and quick scanning matter. It also works for captions and short annotations where a neutral, utilitarian voice is desirable.
The overall tone reads functional and matter-of-fact, with a slightly retro, instrument-panel flavor. The steady spacing and straightforward shapes give it a pragmatic feel, while the slant adds a sense of motion and casual emphasis without becoming expressive or decorative.
The letterforms suggest an intent to provide a clean, efficient italic companion for structured text—prioritizing clarity, consistent rhythm, and straightforward shapes over stylistic flair. The simplified lowercase and open counters point to readability in continuous use while preserving a crisp, system-like appearance.
The design maintains a consistent, system-like cadence in text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, I, l, and 1) through distinct structure and terminals. Curves tend toward oval geometry rather than perfect circles, helping the face stay even and calm in longer paragraphs.