Sans Normal Takis 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, pull quotes, editorial, refined, formal, literary, modern-classic, editorial elegance, modern refinement, clear display, crisp, brisk, elegant, open counters, sharp terminals.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with clean, sharply finished terminals and no visible ornament. Curves are smooth and controlled, with generous open counters (notably in C, O, e, and g) and a clear vertical stress. The uppercase forms feel tall and composed, with a relatively narrow footprint in several letters (such as E, F, T) contrasted by broader round forms (O, Q), giving the texture a subtly varied rhythm. The lowercase includes a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a rounded, sturdy m/n structure; overall spacing reads even and text color stays consistent across mixed case and figures.
It suits magazine and editorial headlines, book cover typography, and brand wordmarks where a refined, high-contrast voice is desired. In layout systems, it works well for pull quotes and section titles, especially when paired with a quieter text face to balance its crisp contrast.
The tone is polished and editorial, combining contemporary clarity with a restrained, bookish sophistication. High contrast and sharp endings add a sense of precision and authority without feeling decorative, making it read as composed and professional.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast voice with modern cleanliness—favoring sharp terminals, open counters, and disciplined proportions to produce a confident, editorial texture across display sizes.
The figures appear lining with noticeable contrast and elegant curvature, suited to display-oriented settings while remaining orderly in longer lines. Diacritics aren’t shown; punctuation in the sample suggests clean, unobtrusive forms that match the letterform sharpness.