Sans Normal Kenah 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Ascender Sans Mono' by Ascender and 'EF Thordis Mono' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, ui display, technical, industrial, energetic, sporty, direct, impact, speed, utility, modernity, oblique, geometric, compact, angular, high impact.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with uniform stroke weight and a distinctly geometric build. Letterforms are compact and sturdy, with squared terminals, tight counters, and rounded-rectangle curves that keep the texture dense and consistent. The oblique construction is pronounced, giving verticals a forward slant while maintaining clear, simplified silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same robust, engineered feel, with straightforward shapes and minimal detailing.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging labels, and bold UI display text where an energetic, engineered look is desirable. It can also work for technical or industrial branding elements that benefit from a consistent, rhythmic texture.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, reading as modern and utilitarian rather than expressive or decorative. Its forward slant adds motion and urgency, producing a sporty, action-oriented voice that still feels controlled and systematic.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, modern sans voice with a sense of speed and precision, emphasizing consistent widths and sturdy geometry for clarity and punch in display contexts.
Stroke endings tend to be flat and clean, and the spacing rhythm is even, creating a strong vertical grid-like texture in text. Curved letters (C, O, Q, S) stay fairly closed and compact, which boosts impact at larger sizes and keeps word shapes cohesive.