Sans Normal Dugay 3 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, branding, signage, modern, clean, friendly, neutral, open, clarity, approachability, modernity, simplicity, versatility, geometric, rounded, spacious, minimal, monoline.
A broad, monoline sans with generous horizontal proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Letterforms rely on simple geometric construction with even stroke weight, open counters, and calm, consistent rhythm. Terminals are clean and unembellished, with rounded joins where curves meet stems; spacing reads airy due to the wide set and large internal shapes. Numerals follow the same straightforward geometry, keeping an uncluttered, highly legible silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its wide proportions and open shapes can create a confident, spacious look. It also works well for branding and signage that benefits from clear, rounded forms and an approachable voice. In longer text, it can read comfortably at larger sizes where the generous width has room to breathe.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a technical clarity with soft, rounded shapes. Its wide stance and open forms give it an expansive, easygoing presence that feels contemporary and accessible rather than strict or formal.
This design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric sans that emphasizes clarity and openness. The wide set, consistent stroke weight, and rounded construction suggest a focus on friendly modern communication across display and prominent UI/brand moments.
The sample text shows stable color in paragraphs despite the wide proportions, aided by large counters and a tall lowercase that keeps lines readable. Round letters (like O/C/e) appear especially smooth and balanced, reinforcing the font’s geometric, clean character.