Sans Normal Tibi 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, institutional, strong presence, editorial voice, classic authority, display impact, high-contrast, bracketed, transitional, sculpted, crisp.
A heavy, high-contrast text face with crisp terminals and strongly modulated strokes. Curves are generous and round, while joins and corners remain sharply defined, giving the letters a sculpted, ink-trap-free solidity. The capitals feel broad and stable with pronounced vertical emphasis; the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure with compact counters, a two-storey “a,” and a clear, vertical stress in rounded forms. Numerals are similarly weighty and open, designed to hold up in large sizes without losing internal space.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and short-to-medium text set large, where its contrast and weight create strong hierarchy. It can work well for magazine or newspaper-style editorial typography, book covers, and branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, with a traditional, print-forward gravity. Its strong contrast and stout silhouettes convey authority and seriousness, leaning toward classic publishing and institutional communication rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic publishing feel with modern crispness: a sturdy, high-impact letterform system that reads cleanly while projecting seriousness and prestige. Its proportions and contrast suggest an emphasis on compelling display typography that can also handle prominent text blocks.
In running text the dense color and tight interior spaces create a dark, emphatic texture; spacing appears straightforward and even, prioritizing impact over airy lightness. The design’s pronounced stroke modulation makes it especially striking at display sizes where the thick–thin rhythm is most apparent.