Sans Normal Hilay 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A rounded, monoline sans with soft terminals and gently irregular, hand-drawn-feeling curves. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal modulation, while bowls and counters stay open and airy, aiding clarity in mixed-case text. Proportions run slightly condensed, with compact lowercase and modest ascenders/descenders, and spacing that keeps lines light and breathable. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded construction, with single-storey forms and smooth arcs that match the lowercase rhythm.
Works well where a clean sans is needed but a colder, technical feel would be out of place—such as UI labels, short paragraphs in apps, educational materials, and cheerful packaging. It also suits headlines and subheads in posters or social graphics where a friendly, accessible tone is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, leaning toward a warm, everyday voice rather than strict modern neutrality. Its softened geometry and relaxed rhythm create an approachable, personable impression that suits conversational copy and lightweight branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward sans-serif structure with added warmth through rounded terminals and a subtly human rhythm. It prioritizes legibility and simplicity while maintaining an inviting, characterful texture in continuous reading.
Round joins and softened corners are consistent across the set, giving text a cohesive, gentle texture. Uppercase forms stay simple and readable, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through slightly quirky curves and relaxed proportions.