Sans Normal Utlar 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, magazine covers, packaging, retro, energetic, sporty, editorial, expressive, compact impact, motion, headline emphasis, brand voice, space saving, condensed, slanted, high-waisted, open counters, rounded joins.
A strongly condensed italic sans with a pronounced forward slant and lively, high-waisted proportions. Strokes are clean and mostly monolinear with subtle thick–thin modulation, and terminals are generally straight-cut, giving a crisp, modern edge. Curves are tall and narrow with open apertures, and the design keeps a consistent, slightly elastic rhythm across letters and figures, emphasizing verticality and speed.
This font performs best in display contexts where a compact width and strong slant can add impact—headlines, posters, cover lines, and brand statements. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, labels, and packaging where vertical economy and a fast, energetic voice are desirable.
The overall tone feels dynamic and punchy, with a vintage-leaning italic energy that suggests motion and urgency. Its narrow build and sharp, slanted stance read as confident and attention-seeking, suitable for emphatic, headline-driven typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving yet highly animated italic voice, pairing condensed proportions with clean sans construction for bold, contemporary emphasis. It prioritizes a strong directional rhythm and clear silhouettes for attention-grabbing typography.
Capitals appear tall and lean, with simplified construction that favors clarity at display sizes. The numerals follow the same condensed, italic logic, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.