Sans Normal Belus 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, quirky, playful, retro, friendly, casual, space-saving, approachability, distinctiveness, display impact, condensed, rounded, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded terminals and gently irregular geometry that gives the letterforms a slightly hand-cut look. Curves are clean but not rigidly symmetrical, and vertical strokes dominate, creating a tall, narrow rhythm across words. The counters are compact yet open enough for clarity, with simple, geometric construction in forms like O/C and a single-storey a and g. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions and straightforward, even-stroke treatment, maintaining a consistent texture in text.
Works well for display settings where a compact, characterful condensed sans is useful—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks that need a friendly, slightly eccentric voice. It can also suit short bursts of text (taglines, callouts) where its narrow width helps fit more characters into limited space.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a quirky, retro lean. Its narrow, upright stance reads energetic and punchy, while the softened curves keep it approachable rather than technical.
Likely designed to deliver a space-saving condensed sans that feels human and playful rather than strictly engineered. The consistent stroke weight and rounded, slightly irregular shapes aim for an approachable, distinctive texture that stands out in branding and display typography.
Stroke endings are mostly blunt and rounded, and many joins and diagonals feel slightly off-axis in a deliberate way, adding personality without becoming chaotic. The condensed proportions create strong vertical emphasis, which can make headlines feel tall and tightly packed.