Sans Normal Tija 3 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TA Modern Times' by Tural Alisoy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, magazines, packaging, editorial, modernist, dramatic, stylish, confident, display impact, editorial polish, luxury branding, modern classic, flared ends, sharp joins, open counters, wide stance, calligraphic tension.
A sharply drawn display face with expansive proportions and pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline-like connections. Curves are broad and taut, while many terminals finish with subtle flares or wedge-like shaping that reads as serifless from a distance but adds a sculpted, classical edge up close. The uppercase has a wide, statuesque stance with clean vertical stress; diagonals and joins are crisp, giving letters like V/W/X/Y a cut, blade-like energy. Lowercase forms stay clear and readable with open apertures and a straightforward, upright construction, while a few characters introduce distinctive hooks and sweeping tails that add movement without turning into script.
Best suited to headlines, logotypes, and brand systems where wide proportions and high contrast can take center stage. It also works well for magazine covers, pull quotes, and upscale packaging or labels, especially when set with generous tracking and ample whitespace.
The font projects an editorial, fashion-forward tone—sleek and cultivated, with a touch of theatrical contrast. It feels contemporary and confident, pairing clean geometry with refined, slightly calligraphic finishing that suggests luxury branding and modern magazine typography.
The design appears intended to blend clean, sans-like construction with refined terminal shaping and strong contrast, creating a contemporary display voice that still nods to classical inscription and editorial typography. Its wide stance and sculpted details suggest a focus on impactful titles and brand marks rather than dense body text.
Round letters (O/C/G/Q and numerals like 0/6/8/9) appear generously wide and smooth, balancing the sharper, more angular diagonals. The numerals show elegant curvature and thin cross-strokes, keeping the overall voice consistent and display-oriented. Spacing in the samples reads airy, emphasizing the wide letterforms and helping the high-contrast details remain distinct at larger sizes.