Sans Normal Ufdar 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, sports graphics, sleek, sporty, editorial, modernist, dynamic, speed, emphasis, modern display, compact setting, branding impact, slanted, condensed, crisp, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a sharply slanted italic with condensed proportions and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm. Strokes taper into crisp, knife-like terminals and pointed joins, while bowls and counters remain clean and relatively open for an italic of this intensity. The uppercase shows a forward-leaning, aerodynamic silhouette with simplified constructions, and the lowercase follows with compact, flowing forms and a steady, moderately tall x-height. Numerals echo the same brisk slant and contrast, with smooth curves and tight, efficient spacing.
It performs best in display settings where its slant, contrast, and condensed width can create impact—headlines, subheads, posters, and identity work. It can also work for short bursts of editorial emphasis, pull quotes, or labels where a swift, modern tone is desired.
The overall tone feels fast and contemporary, with a confident, performance-oriented presence. Its high-contrast slant reads as stylish and editorial, suggesting speed, precision, and a slightly dramatic flair without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined italic voice that feels quick and assertive, combining condensed geometry with crisp contrast to create strong directional energy. It prioritizes impact and rhythm in larger sizes while keeping forms clean and legible for concise text.
The design maintains a consistent oblique angle across letters and figures, creating strong directional rhythm in text. Contrast is used to emphasize motion: thicker stems anchor the forms while thin strokes and tapered ends add snap and refinement, especially noticeable in diagonals and curved characters.