Sans Normal Omray 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry, 'Allrounder Grotesk Mono' by Identity Letters, and 'Fonetika Mono' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, technical, authoritative, straightforward, impact, clarity, uniformity, durability, technical tone, blocky, sturdy, compact, geometric, square-shouldered.
A heavy, block-driven sans with broad proportions and a disciplined, cell-like rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are rounded but controlled, producing squared shoulders and sturdy counters. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, with simplified joins that keep silhouettes crisp at larger sizes. The overall construction feels geometric and engineered, emphasizing uniformity and strong verticals/horizontals.
Best suited to bold display roles where impact and instant recognition matter—headlines, posters, and signage. It also fits labels, packaging, and UI moments that need a technical or industrial flavor, such as feature callouts, navigation, or badges. For longer paragraphs, the strong weight and dense color may be more effective in larger sizes or with generous spacing.
The tone is utilitarian and technical, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense interface typography. Its dense color and wide stance project confidence and clarity, leaning more industrial than friendly. The even rhythm and simplified forms give it a pragmatic, workmanlike voice.
The design appears intended as a robust, uniform sans that reads like engineered lettering: wide, strongly built, and visually consistent across the set. It prioritizes blunt clarity and repeatable shapes, aiming for an industrial, technical presence that holds up in high-contrast, attention-grabbing applications.
In text, the weight creates a dark, assertive typographic color and a pronounced presence in short lines. Round characters like O/Q and numerals keep ample interior space for legibility, while angular forms (E/F/K/M/N) reinforce a rigid, engineered feel. Punctuation appears simple and sturdy, matching the blunt, uniform construction.