Sans Normal Walen 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, packaging, clean, friendly, modern, calm, neutral, approachability, clarity, versatility, modernity, rounded terminals, soft corners, open counters, airy spacing, low friction.
A rounded, monolinear sans with softly blunted terminals and gently squared curves that keep circles from feeling overly geometric. The stroke weight stays even across joins, with subtle rounding at corners and a smooth, steady rhythm from letter to letter. Counters are open and uncomplicated, and proportions lean slightly wide in round letters while verticals remain straightforward and stable. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g), contributing to an unpretentious, highly legible texture in text.
This design suits interface and product copy where clarity and a non-abrasive tone are important, as well as branding systems that need a clean, contemporary sans with warmth. It should also work well for signage and packaging, where rounded terminals help maintain legibility and a friendly presence at various sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, with a quiet friendliness that comes from the rounded terminals and uncomplicated construction. It reads as neutral and confident rather than quirky, making it feel easygoing without becoming informal or playful.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, versatile sans with softened edges for a more welcoming feel, balancing geometric simplicity with human-friendly rounding to keep long passages comfortable and clear.
Round characters like C, O, and Q look evenly drawn and consistent, and the numerals follow the same softened, monoline logic for a cohesive alphanumeric voice. The texture in the sample text appears smooth and even, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and no sharp, attention-grabbing details.