Sans Normal Almen 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Denostill' by Concepta Digital and 'Nimbus Sans' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, web typography, wayfinding, brand systems, editorial display, modern, clean, neutral, friendly, functional, legibility, neutrality, versatility, clarity, system use, monoline, open apertures, geometric, rounded, crisp.
A clean, monoline sans with broadly circular bowls and smooth, even curves. The drawing favors open forms and generous interior counters, with simple terminals and minimal detailing. Proportions feel comfortably wide with steady spacing, producing an even texture in both all-caps and mixed-case settings. Lowercase shapes are straightforward and legible, with round letters built from near-elliptical geometry and concise joins.
Well-suited to interface and web typography where clarity and steady color are important, and it can also work for signage and wayfinding thanks to its open counters and straightforward forms. In branding, it supports modern identity systems that need a clean, versatile sans. It also performs well at larger sizes for headlines and short editorial callouts.
The tone is modern and neutral, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded construction and open counters. It reads as practical and contemporary rather than expressive or decorative, staying understated while remaining approachable.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, contemporary sans that prioritizes legibility and consistency across letters and figures. Its rounded geometric backbone and restrained detailing suggest a focus on dependable, system-ready typography that stays out of the way while reading smoothly.
The sample text shows consistent rhythm across long lines, with clear differentiation between similar forms (for example, rounded letters versus straight-stemmed ones) and a generally uncluttered silhouette. Numerals match the overall simplicity, keeping curves smooth and strokes uniform for a cohesive set.