Sans Normal Ulmal 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, magazines, packaging, condensed, editorial, modern, functional, clean, space saving, clarity, editorial utility, modern tone, tall, compact, crisp, linear, open counters.
This typeface is a tall, tightly set sans with compact proportions and a pronounced vertical rhythm. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle modulation, producing crisp joins and clean terminals rather than overtly geometric construction. Curves are narrow and efficient, with open counters that keep the forms legible despite the compressed width. Overall spacing appears restrained, reinforcing a dense, column-friendly texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
It performs well in headlines and subheads where space is limited but impact is needed, such as magazine layouts, posters, and packaging fronts with dense messaging. The compact rhythm can also work for navigation, captions, and other UI or editorial elements when a narrow, space-saving voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with an editorial sensibility that feels suited to structured layouts and information-forward typography. Its condensed posture conveys urgency and efficiency, while the clean drawing keeps it neutral rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to maximize economy of width while maintaining clarity through open counters, straightforward terminals, and consistent vertical proportions. It prioritizes a clean, contemporary reading texture that stays disciplined in long phrases and multi-line settings.
In the sample text, the narrow letterforms create a strong, consistent gray value and allow long lines to fit comfortably in limited horizontal space. Numerals share the same tall, compact stance, reading as cohesive with the text and headline forms.