Sans Normal Ankar 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Clarity Nuvo' by Designova, and 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, signage, ui labels, posters, branding, confident, practical, modern, straightforward, institutional, clarity, impact, efficiency, neutrality, legibility, compact, crisp, geometric, high contrast in size, open counters.
A clean, geometric-leaning sans with open counters and largely uniform stroke thickness. Curves are round and smooth, while terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, producing a crisp, utilitarian silhouette. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with a relatively low contrast look and clear, unambiguous forms in both capitals and lowercase.
Works well for headlines, UI labels, wayfinding, posters, packaging, and brand systems that need a sturdy, no-nonsense sans with high visual presence. It also suits dashboards, navigation, and short-to-medium passages where strong emphasis and quick scanning matter more than delicate typographic nuance.
This typeface feels confident and pragmatic, with a straightforward voice that reads as modern and businesslike rather than decorative. Its generous weight and steady rhythm give it an assertive, dependable tone suitable for clear messaging and signage.
The design appears intended to prioritize immediate recognition and strong presence, delivering clear letterforms that hold up at larger sizes and in bold headlines. Its restrained geometry and simplified detailing suggest an emphasis on neutrality and consistency across mixed-case text and numerals.
The lowercase shows a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, reinforcing a contemporary, simplified texture. Numerals are bold and clear, with a distinct slashed zero for disambiguation in codes or technical contexts.