Sans Normal Kolat 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, punchy, impact, speed, emphasis, modernity, oblique, compact, rounded, clean, brisk.
A compact, oblique sans with sturdy strokes and smooth, rounded bowls. The letterforms lean consistently forward, with a slightly squared, engineered feel in curves and terminals that stay clean rather than calligraphic. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, creating a dense, high-impact texture in words. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample sit clearly, and figures follow the same forward-leaning rhythm for a cohesive set.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and brand marks. The dense texture and forward slant also suit packaging and sports- or tech-adjacent identities where a compact, energetic sans is desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, athletic cadence that suggests motion. Its slanted stance and dense color give it a contemporary, action-oriented voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, forceful italic voice that reads quickly and feels in motion. It prioritizes strong silhouette, consistent oblique rhythm, and compact spacing for punchy, attention-forward typography.
Round characters like O/C/e read as elliptical under the slant, while straighter letters (E/F/T) keep crisp edges, balancing softness and structure. The uppercase carries a strong, display-forward presence, while the lowercase maintains legibility through simple, familiar shapes.