Sans Normal Darez 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, signage, friendly, retro, playful, approachable, handmade, space saving, friendly tone, retro flavor, casual display, rounded, soft, quirky, compact, casual.
A compact, rounded sans with gently irregular strokes and subtly uneven terminals that suggest a hand-drawn construction while remaining clean and consistent. Curves are soft and slightly squarish in places, with narrow bowls and tight apertures that keep the rhythm condensed. Stems stay mostly uniform, and joins are simple, producing a smooth, low-friction texture in text. Uppercase forms are tall and slim with open counters; lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable, with short extenders and a tidy, uncluttered silhouette overall.
It works well for packaging, posters, and brand marks that need a friendly, slightly retro voice in limited horizontal space. The compact proportions make it useful for headlines, labels, and signage where you want a casual tone and efficient fit, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing a neat, modern simplicity with a light retro charm. Its slight quirks and rounded geometry read as personable rather than mechanical, making it feel conversational and upbeat without becoming novelty-driven.
The design appears intended to provide a narrow, space-saving sans that still feels human and approachable. By keeping stroke contrast restrained and adding mild irregularity to terminals and curves, it aims for a balanced blend of clean usability and playful character.
In running text the spacing and narrow letterforms create a compact, economical line, while the rounded shapes prevent the color from feeling harsh. Numerals follow the same friendly, condensed logic, with clear silhouettes that suit at-a-glance reading when set at display sizes.