Sans Normal Abgew 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product branding, tech marketing, infographics, editorial subheads, modern, clean, technical, neutral, efficient, clarity, modernization, emphasis, neutrality, streamlining, oblique, geometric, monoline, rounded, airy.
This is an oblique, monoline sans with a largely geometric construction and smooth, open counters. Curves are drawn with consistent stroke thickness, and joins stay crisp without adding decorative terminals. The uppercase has a straightforward, engineered feel, while the lowercase maintains a simple, contemporary rhythm with a single-storey “a” and compact, tidy shapes. Numerals are clear and evenly weighted, matching the letterforms for a cohesive texture in running text.
It suits interface typography and product environments where a clean, contemporary oblique is needed for emphasis or hierarchy. The uniform strokes and open shapes also work well for short editorial passages, captions, and infographics where clarity and a streamlined texture are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact: clean, forward-leaning, and slightly dynamic due to the oblique stance. It reads as contemporary and utilitarian rather than expressive, giving layouts a neat, efficient voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a neutral, geometric sans voice with an inherent slant for built-in emphasis. Its consistent strokes and simplified forms suggest an intention to stay legible and unobtrusive while still feeling brisk and modern.
The design relies on even spacing and open forms for legibility, with rounded bowls and uncomplicated diagonals that keep the page color smooth. The oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping emphasize motion without introducing calligraphic contrast.