Sans Normal Edbog 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sleek, modern, energetic, clean, sporty, space-saving, forward motion, modern clarity, display impact, condensed, oblique, monoline, rounded, upright terminals.
This typeface is a condensed, right-leaning design with smooth, rounded curves and a generally monoline stroke. Letterforms are built from simple geometric arcs and straight segments, with open counters and minimal detailing. The rhythm is tight and vertically driven, with compact bowls and restrained joins that keep shapes crisp at display sizes. Numerals echo the same streamlined construction, with oval forms and clean diagonals that maintain a consistent forward slant.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings where its condensed width and oblique stance can add urgency and impact—such as headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging callouts, and wayfinding or promotional signage. In paragraph-length text it creates a compact, high-density texture, making it more suitable for brief blurbs than long-form reading.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, projecting speed and efficiency through its narrow proportions and consistent oblique angle. Its clean, minimal construction feels practical and modern rather than decorative, with a slightly sporty, headline-oriented attitude.
The design intention appears to be a streamlined, space-saving sans with a built-in sense of motion, balancing geometric simplicity with enough curvature to stay friendly and legible. It seems aimed at modern communication where a compact footprint and energetic voice are desirable.
Uppercase forms read especially compact and uniform, while lowercase shows a lively cursive-like flow from the oblique structure without becoming calligraphic. Round letters (such as O/C/G) stay smooth and controlled, and diagonal-heavy letters (like V/W/X/Y) emphasize the forward motion. Spacing appears designed for tight setting, producing a dense, cohesive word shape in running text.