Sans Normal Tomul 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, logotypes, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, modernist, display impact, editorial style, luxury tone, distinctive silhouettes, engraved contrast, crisp, stately, sculptural, high-waisted, geometric.
A striking display face with sculpted, near-monoline shapes interrupted by razor-thin internal cuts that create dramatic contrast. Letterforms lean on broad, rounded bowls and clean verticals, with frequent wedge-like notches and hairline apertures that read as incised strokes rather than traditional serifs. Counters are often small and tightly controlled, producing dense black silhouettes and a strong typographic color. Proportions vary noticeably across characters, with wide rounds (C, O, Q) contrasted against narrow verticals (I, l) and angular diagonals (V, W, X) that show precise, knife-edge joins.
Best suited to headlines, large-scale typography, and brand marks where its incised contrast and dense silhouettes can be appreciated. It works especially well for editorial layouts, fashion and beauty communication, and premium packaging, and is less appropriate for small text or low-resolution settings where the hairline cuts may disappear.
The overall tone feels editorial and high-fashion, combining refined geometry with a slightly avant-garde, cut-paper edge. It projects confidence and sophistication, with a dramatic rhythm that draws attention to individual letterforms and word shapes.
The design appears intended to merge clean, contemporary construction with a dramatic, engraved contrast effect, creating a distinctive display voice that feels both modern and luxurious.
Round letters frequently feature interior slashes and tapered openings that add sparkle at large sizes, while the numerals echo the same carved-in contrast and compact counters. The design rewards generous tracking and scale, where the thin incisions remain legible and the silhouettes read as intentional sculptural forms.