Sans Normal Esly 3 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, ui labels, minimal, airy, futuristic, elegant, technical, modernity, geometric clarity, light elegance, systematic design, space efficiency, monoline, geometric, rounded, open apertures, thin stroke.
A monoline sans built from clean geometric strokes and broad, rounded curves. The design keeps a consistent, hairline-weight line with generous spacing and a calm horizontal rhythm. Round letters lean toward circular/elliptical construction (O, C, e), while straight-sided forms stay crisp and sparse (E, F, H, N). Terminals are clean and unembellished, counters are roomy, and many shapes show open apertures and simplified joins that emphasize clarity over texture.
Best suited for display sizes where its fine stroke and generous spacing can remain crisp—such as headlines, posters, brand wordmarks, and modern editorial styling. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation in spacious layouts, but will typically need adequate size and contrast to preserve legibility.
The overall tone is sleek and restrained, with a light, high-tech feel. Its thin strokes and wide proportions create an airy, refined presence that reads as modern and slightly futuristic rather than warm or traditional.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, contemporary sans with a geometric backbone and an ultra-minimal surface. Its consistent monoline construction and rounded forms suggest a focus on modern branding and interface-oriented aesthetics where lightness and openness are key.
Uppercase forms appear more geometric and constructed, while lowercase maintains the same thin-line logic with smooth bowls and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same simplified, rounded vocabulary, giving the set a cohesive, system-like character.