Sans Normal Arkay 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app design, signage, headlines, branding, modern, confident, clean, friendly, utilitarian, clarity, versatility, contemporary branding, efficiency, geometric, rounded, monoline, compact, high apertures.
A monoline sans with round, geometric construction and smooth curves paired with flat, squared terminals. Proportions feel sturdy and slightly compact, with a relatively tall x-height and short extenders that keep lowercase text dense and efficient. Counters are open and largely circular (notably in o, e, and 0), while joins remain clean and unbracketed for a crisp, contemporary rhythm. The lowercase a is single-storey and the g is single-storey with a broad bowl and simple link, reinforcing the straightforward, modern build.
This font suits interface typography, product and app branding, and information design where clarity and a steady, even texture are important. Its sturdy shapes and open counters also make it effective for short headlines, wayfinding, and labels that need quick recognition at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and pragmatic, balancing friendliness from its rounded geometry with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It reads as straightforward and approachable rather than formal, with a neutral voice suited to everyday UI and brand systems.
The design appears intended as a versatile geometric sans optimized for clear, contemporary communication, emphasizing consistent stroke weight, open forms, and compact proportions for efficient setting in both display and text-like contexts.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with smooth bowls and consistent stroke weight; diagonals in V/W/X are strong and symmetrical. Numerals are large and clear, with a rounded 8 and 9 that match the letterforms, supporting cohesive typographic color across mixed text.