Sans Normal Mened 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, dynamic, loud, impact, speed, emphasis, display, oblique, geometric, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and thick, uniform strokes. Letterforms lean forward with squared terminals and softly rounded corners, balancing geometric structure with a slightly compressed, blocky feel. Counters are relatively tight, and joins are sturdy and straightforward, producing dense, high-ink silhouettes. Uppercase forms read solid and stable, while the lowercase maintains clear, simple shapes with a robust rhythm at text sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and promotional typography where its mass and slant can do the talking. It also fits sports-oriented branding, bold signage, and packaging callouts that benefit from a fast, emphatic texture.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and urgency. Its dense weight and broad stance give it a confident, competitive voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet refinement.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a clean, contemporary sans construction, using an oblique angle and sturdy shapes to communicate speed, strength, and immediacy.
The italic slant is consistent across letters and numerals, creating a continuous directional flow in words and lines. Round characters like O/0 and e retain strong circularity but stay visually firm due to tight apertures and thick inner spaces, which can make long passages feel compact and intense.