Sans Normal Elbuf 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, editorial, airy, elegant, modern, quiet, refinement, modernity, lightness, grace, hairline, monoline, calligraphic, slanted, open.
A very light, italic sans with hairline strokes and gently modulated curves. The shapes are built from clean arcs and straight segments, with rounded bowls, open apertures, and a smooth, continuous rhythm. Terminals are mostly clean and lightly tapered, and the overall construction feels restrained and precise rather than decorative. Numerals follow the same delicate, streamlined logic, reading as refined and minimal at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short editorial passages where its delicate strokes and italic rhythm can be appreciated. It also fits branding applications that want a refined, modern signature—especially in fashion, beauty, and cultural contexts—while avoiding heavy, small-size UI use where hairline strokes may fade.
The tone is elegant and understated, with a contemporary, fashion-forward feel. Its thin, slanted voice suggests sophistication and calm rather than impact, giving text a graceful, polished presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, high-end italic voice: a clean sans structure softened by graceful curvature and a light, sophisticated stroke. It prioritizes elegance, pace, and visual finesse for display and editorial typography.
The light stroke and open forms help preserve clarity in larger settings, while the italic angle creates forward motion and a soft handwritten echo without becoming script-like. Spacing appears comfortably open, supporting an airy texture in lines of text.