Sans Normal Edges 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and an overall tall, condensed silhouette. Curves are smooth and restrained, with round bowls and softly tapered joins that keep the texture even. Terminals are mostly clean and straight, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a continuous forward rhythm. The short lowercase body relative to the ascenders/descenders emphasizes verticality and produces a tight, controlled line color in text.
It works well for compact settings such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and data-heavy layouts where space is limited and a consistent slanted emphasis helps guide scanning. The clean construction also fits contemporary branding, packaging, and concise signage where a streamlined sans tone is preferred.
The voice is contemporary and pragmatic, with a subtle sense of speed from the steady oblique angle. It reads as efficient and understated rather than expressive, suitable for situations that want a modern, streamlined tone without calling attention to decorative detail.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving oblique sans that stays legible and even in texture, using controlled geometry and consistent stroke behavior to maintain clarity across mixed-case text and numerals.
Letterforms maintain a disciplined, narrow set width that supports dense composition, while the italics are constructed rather than calligraphic, keeping counters open and shapes stable. Numerals follow the same oblique construction and simple geometry, integrating smoothly with text.