Sans Normal Etbod 3 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, editorial, packaging, airy, delicate, modern, elegant, calm, minimalism, refinement, modern branding, display clarity, monoline, geometric, rounded, slanted, open forms.
A monoline sans with a consistent, hairline stroke and a noticeable rightward slant. Forms are largely geometric and rounded—circular bowls, smooth terminals, and open apertures—balanced by crisp, straight diagonals in letters like A, V, W, and X. Proportions feel generously spaced and slightly extended, with clean joins and minimal modulation, giving the shapes a light, precise rhythm. Numerals and lowercase echo the same thin, continuous construction, with a gently drawn, outline-like presence in text.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairline construction can remain crisp—headlines, display typography, branding wordmarks, fashion/editorial layouts, and premium packaging. It can work for short text passages when set with ample size and comfortable leading, but it will perform most confidently as a display face.
The font reads as airy and refined, with a quiet, contemporary tone. Its hairline strokes and italic posture convey a sense of elegance and restraint—more fashion/editorial than utilitarian—while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a minimalist, geometric italic display sans that prioritizes elegance and modernity. By keeping contrast minimal and strokes extremely light, it aims to create a refined, spacious texture and a distinctive, contemporary signature in titles and branding.
Because the strokes are extremely thin, the design relies heavily on whitespace and careful spacing for clarity; counters and apertures stay open and smooth in the sample text, emphasizing a clean, minimal aesthetic. The slant is steady and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping lines of text maintain a continuous forward motion.