Sans Normal Tukaf 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, headline impact, editorial voice, brand authority, print tradition, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, sharp joins, deep curves, ink-trap feel.
A robust, high-contrast text face with broad proportions and sturdy verticals paired with thinning joins and hairline-like transitions. Curves are generously rounded, with a noticeably deep bowl structure and crisp, clean interior counters. Terminals often finish with subtle flares and bracketed-looking transitions, giving straight strokes a carved, print-like solidity. Lowercase forms are compact and steady, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a lively, hooked “j,” while figures are full-bodied and display-oriented with strong top/bottom emphasis.
Works best for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and prominent UI or marketing moments where strong contrast and a dark typographic color are desirable. It can also support editorial layouts and branded materials that benefit from a traditional, print-like voice while maintaining crisp readability at moderate sizes.
The overall tone feels confident and established, mixing a traditional publishing sensibility with a punchy, headline-forward presence. Its dark color and crisp shaping read as serious and authoritative, suited to messages that need weight and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a commanding, publication-ready look: wide, weighty letterforms with refined contrast and subtle flare details that add sophistication without becoming ornamental. It prioritizes impact and clarity, aiming to feel both contemporary and rooted in classic display typography.
The rhythm is dense and even, producing a strong typographic color in paragraphs and a commanding silhouette in all-caps. Diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) are clean and decisive, and the numerals show pronounced contrast that helps them stand apart at larger sizes.