Sans Normal Timy 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, assertive, classic, formal, confident, impact, authority, tradition, editorial presence, headline clarity, bracketed, beaked, sculpted, crisp, display-oriented.
A heavy, high-contrast roman with crisp, sharply cut terminals and pronounced bracketed serifs that read cleanly at large sizes. Strokes show a clear thick–thin pattern with sturdy verticals and more delicate hairlines, creating a strong rhythm and a slightly sculpted, carved look. Counters are compact and well-contained, with relatively narrow apertures in letters like C and S, while round forms (O, o, 0) stay smooth and broadly elliptical. The lowercase is substantial and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a hooked f, and a robust, slab-like feel in letters such as m, n, and u; numerals are weighty and traditional in proportion.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and prominent editorial typography where strong contrast and a deep black color are desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a classic, authoritative voice, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels editorial and authoritative—confident, formal, and slightly traditional, with enough sharpness to feel modern in headline settings. Its contrast and decisive terminals give it a punchy, attention-grabbing presence that suggests seriousness and clarity rather than playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact reading experience with traditional roman cues—bracketed serifs, clear contrast, and compact counters—optimized for display and editorial emphasis. It prioritizes strong texture and sharp detail over an open, airy text color.
The face holds up as dense text in the sample, but its tight apertures and strong contrast make it especially impactful for short bursts of copy. Diacritics are not shown; punctuation appears sturdy and consistent with the heavy color of the letters. The numerals share the same contrast logic as the letters, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.