Sans Normal Sunis 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, formal, confident, refined, traditional reading, editorial tone, formal display, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, large capitals, moderate spacing.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with a clearly modulated, calligraphic stress and bracketed serifs. Capitals are tall and stately with sharp joins and tapered terminals, while curves in C, G, O, and Q are smoothly drawn and slightly compact. The lowercase has a short x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders, giving text a vertical, bookish rhythm; counters are relatively tight and bowls are neatly proportioned. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and distinct curves, matching the text face’s traditional modulation.
It works well for book and magazine typography, especially in paragraphs where a classic texture is desired. The prominent capitals and elegant modulation also make it suitable for headlines, titles, and formal materials such as invitations or certificates, as well as heritage-leaning brand identities.
Overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial, literary feel. The strong stroke contrast and classic proportions read as refined and serious rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a classical reading experience with strong typographic tradition—prioritizing elegant contrast, stable serif structure, and a composed text rhythm that feels suited to literature and editorial settings.
In text, the compact lowercase and pronounced vertical emphasis create a dense, composed color that suits longer passages when set with adequate size and leading. Round letters and diagonal forms (like v, w, y) keep a lively rhythm, while the sturdy serifs help maintain clarity across lines.