Sans Normal Tigy 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, formal, dramatic, luxury, editorial impact, premium branding, modern classic, high contrast, sharp terminals, crisp, stately, display.
This typeface presents crisp, sharply defined letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a largely vertical axis. Strokes finish in clean, pointed terminals rather than heavy brackets, giving a streamlined, modernized take on a classic high-contrast construction. Counters are generous and rounded, while joins and diagonals stay taut and precise, producing a bright, polished texture. Spacing reads open and steady in text, and the numerals follow the same confident contrast and sculpted curves as the letters.
It excels in headlines, magazine spreads, and large-format typography where the contrast and crisp terminals can be appreciated. It also suits branding and packaging that call for an upscale, editorial voice, and works well for short text blocks and pull quotes where clarity and style are both priorities.
The overall tone is refined and dramatic, with an editorial polish that suggests fashion, culture, and premium branding. Its sharpness and contrast lend a sense of authority and sophistication, reading as composed and formal rather than casual.
The font appears designed to deliver a high-contrast, fashion-forward presence with clean, sharp finishing details, balancing classic proportions with a more streamlined, contemporary edge. It prioritizes impact and refinement, aiming for strong display performance while remaining orderly enough for controlled text settings.
The design’s contrast is especially apparent in curved forms and diagonals, creating strong sparkle at larger sizes. Round letters maintain a smooth, almost elliptical geometry, while straight-sided forms stay crisp, contributing to a clean, contemporary rhythm.