Sans Normal Dukew 3 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Adero' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, branding, posters, clean, modern, friendly, technical, minimal, clarity, modernity, neutrality, approachability, rounded, open apertures, monoline, soft corners, airy spacing.
This sans shows a monoline skeleton with smoothly rounded bowls and gently softened joins, giving curved letters a near-elliptical, engineered feel. Proportions are expanded horizontally, with wide uppercase forms and roomy counters; lowercase retains a tall, sturdy presence with a large x-height and short ascenders/descenders. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and the overall rhythm is calm and even, aided by generous sidebearings and open apertures in letters like c, e, and s. Numerals follow the same simplified, rounded construction, staying visually consistent with the letterforms.
The wide proportions and open forms make it well-suited for UI labels, navigation, and interface typography where clarity is important, especially at medium sizes. It also works effectively for contemporary branding, short headlines, and environmental or wayfinding applications where a clean, spacious rhythm reads quickly.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a calm, neutral voice with a slightly futuristic clarity. Its wide stance and smooth curves suggest a clean, product-oriented aesthetic rather than expressive or calligraphic personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a neutral, modern sans with a soft geometric flavor—prioritizing legibility through open counters and simplified shapes while maintaining a distinctive wide silhouette for contemporary display and interface use.
Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) emphasize smooth, continuous curves, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) stay crisp and geometric, creating a balanced mix of softness and precision. The lowercase a appears single-storey, reinforcing the straightforward, modern character.