Sans Normal Etbum 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, editorial, packaging, airy, modern, elegant, precise, calm, refinement, modernity, lightness, display clarity, monoline, geometric, rounded, clean, sleek.
A very thin, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, rounded curve construction. Forms rely on simple geometric strokes—open apertures, circular bowls, and gently tapered joins—balanced by sharp diagonal terminals in letters like A, V, W, and X. Spacing is generous and the overall color is light, giving the alphabet a refined, high-clarity rhythm; numerals echo the same streamlined structure with simple, continuous contours.
Best suited for display contexts where its hairline strokes can stay crisp: headlines, fashion or lifestyle branding, posters, and elegant editorial pull quotes. It can also work for short product names or packaging copy when printed at sufficient size and contrast, but the extreme light weight makes it less ideal for dense body text or small UI labels.
The tone is minimalist and contemporary, with an elegant, almost architectural lightness. Its slanted stance adds motion and sophistication without feeling energetic or loud, making it read as polished and understated.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, modern sans voice with an italicized, high-end sensibility—prioritizing grace, spaciousness, and geometric clarity over robustness. It aims to create a distinctive, refined texture in short to medium lines of text.
Many glyphs favor open, uncluttered interiors (notably C, G, S, and e), which helps maintain legibility at larger sizes despite the delicate stroke weight. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a unified, flowing texture in text settings.