Sans Normal Esli 3 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logotypes, posters, packaging, minimal, elegant, airy, futuristic, refined, modern minimalism, geometric clarity, display elegance, airy readability, monoline, geometric, rounded, open counters, high aperture.
A monoline sans with extremely thin strokes and generous horizontal proportions. Forms lean strongly geometric, with large circular/elliptical bowls, open apertures, and smooth, continuous curves balanced by long, straight horizontals and clean joins. Terminals are crisp and unembellished, giving letters a precise, engineered feel, while the wide set and ample internal space create a light, expansive texture in text. Numerals follow the same airy construction, with open, rounded shapes and minimal detailing.
This design suits headline and display typography where its wide geometry and hairline strokes can be appreciated—brand wordmarks, fashion/beauty identities, editorial covers, posters, and premium packaging. It also works well for short UI or titling moments in spacious layouts, where legibility is supported by scale and contrast.
The overall tone is sleek and contemporary, combining a calm minimalism with a slightly futuristic, gallery-like sophistication. Its thin strokes and wide stance convey delicacy and polish rather than warmth, projecting a refined, high-end mood.
The font appears designed to deliver a clean, modern, geometric voice with maximum lightness and visual breadth, emphasizing elegant curves and open forms for a distinctive, upscale presence in display settings.
Because the strokes are so fine and the spacing feels intentionally open, the font reads best when given room to breathe; tight sizes or crowded settings may soften its distinctiveness. Rounded letters and open counters keep paragraphs from feeling dense, while the extended horizontals add a quiet sense of motion.