Sans Normal Ulmer 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TA Modern Times' by Tural Alisoy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, branding, clean, modern, neutral, economical, editorial, space saving, clarity, modernization, editorial tone, clean display, tall, airy, open, crisp, restrained.
A tall, condensed sans with clean, tapered strokes and subtly modulated curves. Letterforms show generous vertical emphasis, tight sidebearings, and open counters that keep the texture from feeling clogged despite the narrow build. Curves are smooth and elliptical, joins are clean, and terminals tend toward gently sharpened, wedge-like endings rather than blunt cuts. The overall rhythm is even and orderly, with consistent stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to space-conscious display settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where vertical economy and clear word shapes matter. It can also work for branding and UI labels when a narrow, clean voice is needed, and it remains readable in short-to-medium text passages at comfortable sizes.
The tone is straightforward and contemporary, with a slightly editorial sharpness from the tapered terminals and high vertical proportions. It reads as composed and practical rather than playful, projecting clarity and efficiency while retaining a touch of refinement.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving sans with a refined, contemporary finish, balancing compact width with open counters and controlled stroke modulation for clarity. Its tapered terminals and consistent proportions suggest a focus on crisp reproduction in display and editorial contexts.
Uppercase forms maintain a strong, linear silhouette, while lowercase retains clear differentiation (notably in letters like a, g, and y) for sustained reading. Numerals follow the same tall proportioning and keep a calm, understated presence, supporting mixed text without drawing attention.