Sans Normal Arles 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Matt' by Fontfabric, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, and 'Core Gothic N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, product design, signage, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, practical, clarity, versatility, readability, modernity, rounded, geometric, open, clear, even.
A clean sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are monolinear with restrained modulation, and joins are crisp without sharp ornamental terminals. Round letters are close to circular, counters are open, and spacing reads even, producing a steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same simplified, contemporary drawing with consistent stroke thickness and clear silhouettes.
Well-suited for interface and product typography where consistent texture and quick recognition matter, as well as for general-purpose editorial layouts and captions. Its even rhythm and open shapes also make it a solid choice for labels, wayfinding, and brand systems that need a restrained, modern sans.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, with a mild friendliness from the rounded forms and open counters. It feels straightforward and dependable rather than expressive, projecting clarity and calm in longer passages.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose workhorse sans: simple geometry, comfortable readability, and a contemporary, unobtrusive voice that holds up across headings, paragraphs, and numeric-heavy content.
The lowercase shows a simple, modern structure with single-story forms where expected and unobtrusive dots and terminals, keeping textures smooth in paragraph settings. Uppercase proportions look balanced and stable, supporting a clear typographic hierarchy when mixed with the lowercase and numerals.