Sans Normal Tukay 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake, 'MC Attrey' by Maulana Creative, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Boutique' by Milieu Grotesque, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, book covers, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, editorial voice, classic authority, strong headlines, print impact, readable contrast, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, vertical stress, ball terminals.
A robust text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like terminals that read as serifed in behavior despite an overall simplified, uncluttered construction. Strokes show a vertical stress in round letters, with confident, slightly tapered joins and crisp edges. Counters are moderately open, bowls are full, and the baseline rhythm is steady; the lowercase has a compact, sturdy feel with a two-storey “g,” a two-storey “a,” and a relatively upright, economical “e.” Numerals are lining with strong contrast, and the “1” is a plain vertical form while the “2” and “3” show curved top strokes and firm terminals.
Performs especially well in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where contrast and firm terminals can add presence. It can also support branding, posters, and book-cover typography that benefits from a classic, established voice.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial polish that suggests print heritage and institutional clarity. It feels confident and formal, suited to communication that needs gravitas without becoming ornate.
Likely intended to provide a high-impact, print-friendly text and display option that balances traditional contrast with a relatively clean, modernized silhouette. The goal appears to be strong readability and a dignified tone, with distinctive terminals and controlled stress for character.
The design’s contrast and terminal treatment create strong word-shape definition at display and subhead sizes, while the compact lowercase proportions keep paragraphs looking dense and purposeful. Curves are smooth and controlled rather than geometric, giving the texture a composed, literary character.