Sans Normal Koday 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Dylan Condensed' by Wiescher Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, advertising, energetic, sporty, modern, urgent, confident, impact, momentum, clarity, modernity, display, oblique, rounded, clean, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with smooth, rounded construction and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters are generous and open, with circular bowls (notably in O, Q, and numerals) and clean, unadorned terminals that keep forms crisp at display sizes. The overall rhythm is forward-tilted and compact, with sturdy verticals, simplified joins, and a consistent curve logic that reads as geometric-leaning without feeling rigid.
This font is well suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and prominent typographic moments where impact and immediacy matter. It fits sports branding, promotional graphics, signage, and bold interface accents such as hero banners, buttons, and section headers.
The slanted stance and dense weight give the face a sense of speed and momentum, projecting a sporty, contemporary tone. Its straightforward shapes and broad, confident strokes feel assertive and practical rather than decorative, lending a clear, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, modern sans voice with strong presence, combining rounded geometry and a pronounced slant to create an energetic display texture that remains straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
Round letters maintain a strong, even color, while diagonals and angled terminals reinforce the forward motion. Numerals appear similarly robust and smooth, matching the letterforms in weight and curvature for cohesive headlines and UI callouts.