Sans Normal Ulmel 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, ui text, branding, presentations, packaging, clean, modern, neutral, airy, unfussy, clarity, space saving, modern utility, text readability, monolinear, open counters, tall ascenders, long descenders, generous spacing.
A streamlined sans with slender, even strokes and a clearly drawn geometric underpinning. Curves are smooth and controlled, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Proportions feel tall and condensed, with relatively long ascenders and descenders that give the lowercase an elegant vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly clean and straightforward, and the numerals share the same calm, consistent construction.
Well suited to editorial typography, interface text, and informational layouts where a light, unobtrusive sans is needed. It can also serve in branding, packaging, and presentation systems that benefit from a tall, refined rhythm and a clean modern voice.
The overall tone is restrained and contemporary, projecting clarity and efficiency rather than personality-driven display flair. Its light texture and tidy shapes feel calm, orderly, and slightly refined, suited to understated branding and editorial settings.
Likely designed to provide a versatile, contemporary sans for both short headlines and extended reading, prioritizing a clean texture, clear counters, and a compact horizontal footprint while keeping the overall feel neutral and professional.
In running text the font maintains an even color with minimal stroke modulation, and the spacing reads comfortable despite the condensed letterforms. The design relies on clear silhouettes and open internal spaces for legibility, producing a crisp, minimal presence.