Sans Normal Arlan 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Interval Next' and 'Interval Sans Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Core Gothic N' by S-Core, 'Gelder Sans' by The Northern Block, and 'Avram Sans' by Tour De Force (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, signage, branding, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, clarity, neutrality, versatility, contemporary feel, rounded, open apertures, monoline, geometric, balanced.
A clean, monoline sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Uppercase forms are broadly proportioned with open counters and simple, unadorned terminals; the shapes feel built from circles and straight strokes with minimal modulation. Lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a single-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and evenly weighted verticals and horizontals. Numerals are clear and contemporary, with rounded bowls and steady stroke thickness that keeps spacing and rhythm consistent across text.
Well suited to interface and product text where a neutral, readable sans is needed, as well as editorial layouts and presentations that benefit from a consistent typographic color. The rounded, geometric construction can also support contemporary branding and straightforward signage where clarity and simplicity are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a friendly softness from the rounded curves rather than sharp, technical edges. It reads as calm and accessible, aiming for clarity over personality, while still feeling current and polished.
The font appears designed to deliver a dependable, contemporary sans voice with geometric roundness and minimal stylistic distraction, emphasizing even texture, clear counters, and predictable proportions for general-purpose readability.
The design favors open apertures and generous counters, which helps maintain legibility in continuous text. Diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y) are clean and direct, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a steady, even color in paragraphs.