Sans Normal Utnow 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate S' by Berthold and 'Corporate S' and 'Corporate S WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, ui, signage, posters, modern, sporty, clean, technical, energetic, add motion, modernize tone, improve clarity, interface use, oblique, geometric, monoline, open apertures, rounded forms.
This is a slanted, monoline sans with a geometric backbone and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes stay even throughout, with crisp terminals and consistent diagonal stress that reads as an oblique italic rather than a cursive construction. Counters are generally open and generously sized, and round letters like O/C/G show clean, near-elliptical shapes. Lowercase forms are compact and efficient, with single-storey a and g, a simple earless r, and a straight, utilitarian t; numerals follow the same straightforward, slightly condensed rhythm with slanted figures that align visually with the letters.
It works well for branding and headlines that benefit from a sense of motion, as well as UI labels, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clean sans with an oblique emphasis can differentiate hierarchy. Its even stroke weight and open counters support short-to-medium text in display and interface settings, especially when a modern, energetic tone is needed.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, suggesting speed, motion, and a pragmatic, no-nonsense clarity. It feels at home in modern interface and brand contexts where a forward-leaning, energetic voice is desired without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a modern, geometric-leaning oblique sans that adds dynamism through a consistent slant while keeping letterforms simple and highly legible. It aims to balance speed and clarity, delivering an italic voice that feels technical and contemporary rather than expressive or handwritten.
The slant is prominent and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines of text a strong directional flow. Uppercase proportions remain clean and stable, while the lowercase keeps a simple, functional structure that prioritizes quick recognition over calligraphic nuance.