Sans Normal Belis 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, editorial, friendly, quirky, retro, informal, airy, space saving, approachability, retro charm, casual display, condensed, rounded, soft, playful, hand-drawn.
A condensed sans with smooth, rounded strokes and an even, consistent line weight. Curves are built from softened arcs rather than strict geometry, and terminals tend to feel gently tapered or slightly flared, giving the outlines a humanized rhythm. Counters are open and simple, with tall ascenders and compact lowercase forms that keep word shapes narrow and vertical. The overall texture is light and clean, with minimal contrast and a steady baseline presence.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a compact width and friendly personality are useful. It can also work for short editorial callouts, captions, and UI labels when a narrow, informal sans is desired, especially where space efficiency matters.
The tone is approachable and lightly whimsical, with a casual, almost hand-rendered warmth despite its clean construction. Its narrow stance and soft curves create a breezy, friendly voice that reads as retro-leaning and conversational rather than corporate or severe.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving sans with a personable, retro-casual flavor—combining condensed proportions with soft, simplified forms for clear, approachable display typography.
In the sample text, the condensed proportions create strong vertical momentum and allow long lines to stay compact. Rounded joins and softened corners help prevent the narrow letters from feeling cramped, maintaining a clear, open color at display and text sizes.