Sans Normal Vilab 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, signage, editorial, branding, data tables, clean, dynamic, modern, businesslike, efficient, space saving, modernization, clarity, momentum, oblique, rounded, monoline, compact, open counters.
A compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and smoothly rounded bowls. The letterforms show a consistent forward slant with gently squared terminals and restrained curves, giving a crisp, engineered rhythm without feeling rigid. Proportions are tight and economical, with open counters and straightforward constructions that keep shapes readable in continuous text. Numerals follow the same utilitarian, rounded geometry, matching the alphabet’s steady stroke and spacing color.
This face works well for interfaces, product labeling, and wayfinding where a compact, slanted sans can save space while staying legible. It also suits editorial callouts, headings, and brand systems that want a contemporary sans with a built-in sense of forward momentum. The consistent figures make it a practical choice for lightweight data presentation such as tables, captions, and dashboards.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a subtle sense of motion from the slant. It feels clean and efficient rather than expressive or decorative, projecting a contemporary, workmanlike confidence suitable for systems and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient, modern sans with an integrated oblique stance—aiming to provide a clean, contemporary voice while maintaining a steady, readable texture for both display and text settings.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the set maintains a stable texture in paragraph samples. Round characters stay smooth and controlled, while straight strokes and diagonals keep a crisp edge, producing a balanced, no-nonsense appearance.