Sans Normal Emla 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, fashion, packaging, airy, elegant, minimal, refined, contemporary, light elegance, modern refinement, minimal clarity, premium tone, monoline, rounded, open apertures, generous spacing, soft terminals.
A delicate, monoline sans with a consistent, hairline-like stroke and gently rounded geometry. Forms lean with a smooth, continuous rhythm, favoring open counters and broad curves (notably in C/O/Q) paired with simple, straight-sided construction where appropriate (E/F/L/T). Terminals are clean and understated, with minimal joins and a generally unbroken stroke flow; diagonals (A/V/W/X/Y) are slender and crisp, and the numerals follow the same light, rounded logic with clear, open shapes.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial text where a light, graceful texture is desired. It can work effectively in branding systems—especially for lifestyle, beauty, and premium products—where a clean, refined italic voice complements photography and spacious layouts.
The overall tone is calm and sophisticated, with an airy lightness that feels modern and fashion-adjacent. Its restrained shapes and smooth slant create a polished, gentle voice rather than an assertive or technical one.
The font appears designed to provide a sleek, contemporary italic sans with a very light, unobtrusive presence. Its emphasis on smooth curves, open forms, and minimal detailing suggests an intention to communicate elegance and clarity without decorative excess.
Because the strokes are extremely fine, the design reads best when allowed generous whitespace and comfortable tracking; tight settings or small sizes may reduce clarity. The character set shown keeps details minimal, leaning on proportion and curvature rather than distinctive quirks for personality.