Sans Normal Edman 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, captions, posters, branding, data display, modern, clean, dynamic, approachable, technical, space saving, clarity, contemporary tone, motion/energy, systematic design, oblique, compact, crisp, geometric, upright stress.
A compact, oblique sans with smooth, rounded bowls and a consistently even stroke. The design leans geometric but avoids rigid construction through slightly humanist shaping in curves and joins. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with rounded counters and a steady rhythm that keeps text looking orderly at size. The italic angle is pronounced enough to add motion, while proportions stay relatively tight and efficient, especially in capitals and numerals.
This font is well suited for compact interface labels, dashboards, and navigation where space is limited but a modern tone is desired. It also works for captions and subheads, and can add energy to posters or branding systems that benefit from an oblique, contemporary sans. The consistent numerals make it a solid option for product specs, codes, and lightweight data-oriented typography.
The overall tone is modern and purposeful, combining a utilitarian clarity with a subtle sense of speed. Its slant and clean forms give it a contemporary, forward-leaning character that can feel both technical and friendly depending on setting and spacing.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient sans with an energetic oblique stance, balancing geometric simplicity with readable text color. It aims for a contemporary, versatile voice that can move between functional information design and expressive display use without relying on ornament.
Curves remain smooth and controlled, and the numerals share the same compact, oblique stance as the letters, supporting consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric strings. Round letters keep generous interior space for the width, helping maintain legibility in short lines and UI-like contexts.