Sans Normal Lines 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Magnum Sans' and 'Magnum Sans Pro' by FontMesa, 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, energetic, bold, modern, assertive, impact, speed, emphasis, branding, display, oblique, rounded, compact, clean, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, softly squared contours and a compact, forward-leaning silhouette. Strokes stay broadly uniform with smooth joins and minimal modulation, creating dense black shapes and strong color on the line. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, e, and a, while curves in C, G, O, and S remain clean and continuous; terminals tend to be blunt and decisively cut. Overall spacing and proportions feel steady and utilitarian, optimized for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold callouts where a forward-leaning emphasis helps communicate motion and urgency. It can work well for sports branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks that need a compact, high-impact oblique sans. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts such as subheads, labels, and promotional lines.
The slanted, high-mass forms give the face a fast, driven tone that reads as confident and action-oriented. Its smooth, rounded geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, balancing toughness with an approachable, contemporary feel. The overall impression is promotional and energetic, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in an italic sans by combining thick, uniform strokes with rounded geometry and tight counters. Its consistent slant and sturdy letterforms suggest a focus on energetic display typography that remains clean and legible at larger sizes.
The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, reinforcing an informal, contemporary voice, while the numerals are sturdy and straightforward with strong presence. The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive rhythm in longer settings.