Sans Normal Talon 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, book covers, pull quotes, editorial, refined, modern, quiet, formal, premium feel, editorial tone, elegant contrast, clean modernity, brand voice, crisp, airy, calligraphic, sculpted, elegant.
This typeface has a crisp, high-contrast structure with thin hairlines and stronger main strokes that give it a clean, sculpted rhythm. Curves are smooth and round, with carefully controlled joins and terminals that tend to finish sharply or with subtle flaring rather than heavy bracketing. Proportions feel balanced and classical-leaning: capitals are stately and open, while lowercase forms are compact and clear with a two-storey “g” and a double-storey “a.” Numerals are slender and refined, with a delicate “1” and a curved “2,” matching the overall precision of the letterforms.
Best suited to display and editorial settings such as headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and brand wordmarks where its fine strokes and contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages, captions, or pull quotes when sufficient size and spacing are available to preserve its delicate details.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining modern cleanliness with a hint of classical refinement. It reads as calm and formal rather than playful, projecting a sense of restraint, clarity, and premium presentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, contemporary reading and branding voice: clean round forms paired with dramatic stroke contrast for a premium, fashion/editorial feel while remaining disciplined and legible in typical Latin text settings.
In text, the strong contrast and fine details create a bright page color and an elegant texture, especially in larger sizes. The design maintains consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, with smooth round letters (C, O, Q) and pointed diagonals (V, W, Y) contributing to a sharp, composed voice.