Sans Normal Tulef 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chakai' by Latinotype, 'Hisham' and 'Optima' by Linotype, 'MC Garleo' by Maulana Creative, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, punchy, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, soft-cornered, compact, sturdy, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, rounded bowls and clear internal counters. Strokes are robust and clean, with noticeable contrast between dominant verticals and thinner joining strokes, creating a chiseled rhythm without adding decoration. Curves tend toward circular/elliptical construction (notably in O/C/G and numerals), while terminals are mostly flat and decisive; joins are tight and compact, helping dense words hold together. Lowercase forms read sturdy with a straightforward, single-storey a and g, and a short-shouldered r; numerals are similarly bold and rounded with strong presence.
This font is well-suited to headlines and short-form messaging where impact and clarity are priorities. It can work effectively in branding and packaging that need a bold, modern voice, and it holds up well for large-scale signage or wayfinding where sturdy shapes and distinct counters aid recognition.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. Its weight and crisp silhouettes give it a poster-like immediacy, while the controlled shapes keep it feeling intentional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern geometric look with high visual presence and clean readability at display sizes. Its rounded construction and compact joins suggest a balance between warmth and authority, aiming for versatile emphasis without stylistic ornament.
Spacing appears moderately tight in the sample text, emphasizing a solid texture at display sizes. Round letters maintain consistent mass, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are thick and stable, contributing to a strong, blocky cadence across lines.