Sans Normal Beriw 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, captions, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade, casual, space saving, approachability, display impact, retro flavor, condensed, monoline, soft corners, tall, open counters.
A tall, condensed sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are clean and upright, with gently squarish curves and open counters that keep the narrow proportions readable. The rhythm is slightly irregular in a humanized way, giving the shapes a hand-drawn steadiness rather than strict geometric precision. Uppercase forms are compact and vertical; lowercase maintains clear, simple constructions with single-storey shapes and restrained joins.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand statements that benefit from a compact footprint and a personable tone. It can also work for short-to-medium captions or UI labels where space is tight and a friendly, informal voice is desired.
The overall tone feels casual and approachable, with a subtle retro poster sensibility. Its narrow, elongated silhouettes add a playful tension—part utilitarian, part whimsical—making text feel lively without becoming decorative. The slightly imperfect uniformity suggests an informal, handmade voice suited to friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, condensed sans with a warm, humanized character. It balances straightforward construction with small idiosyncrasies to avoid a sterile feel, aiming for clear display readability and a distinctive vertical presence.
In the sample text, the narrow set and open spacing help long lines remain legible, while the tall ascenders and compact bowls create a distinctive vertical texture. Numerals follow the same condensed, straightforward style and read cleanly alongside letters.