Sans Normal Alney 3 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'FM Bolyar Sans Pro' by The Fontmaker, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Allumi Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Giane Gothic sans' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, confident, friendly, clean, utilitarian, impact, clarity, approachability, contemporary branding, rounded, monolinear, soft corners, open counters, geometric.
A heavy, monolinear sans with broad proportions and rounded, geometric construction. Curves are smooth and circular with generous bowls and open apertures, while terminals stay blunt and straightforward, giving the forms a clean, contemporary finish. Stroke joins read crisp and stable, with compact interior counters that remain clear at display sizes; overall spacing feels even and sturdy, supporting a dense, headline-friendly texture.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, high-impact voice is needed. Its wide, rounded forms also work well for signage and packaging, delivering clear letterforms and a solid typographic color in short-to-medium text blocks.
The tone is modern and confident with a friendly edge, balancing industrial sturdiness with soft, rounded geometry. It reads as direct and approachable rather than formal, projecting clarity and impact without decorative affectation.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, geometric sans with a strong footprint and approachable warmth. Its broad proportions and straightforward terminals suggest a focus on clarity, immediacy, and brand-forward display use.
The numerals follow the same wide, rounded logic and appear designed for strong presence in large settings. Uppercase shapes feel particularly stable and architectural, while lowercase forms keep a simple, familiar skeleton that maintains readability in short blocks of text.