Sans Normal Keneb 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Letter Gothic 12 Pitch' by Bitstream, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Letter Gothic 12 Pitch' by ParaType, 'Eco Coding' by S-Core, and 'Letter Gothic 12' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code samples, terminal ui, labels, packaging, posters, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, monospace utility, technical tone, high impact, dynamic slant, slanted, compact, sturdy, crisp, mechanical.
A sturdy, slanted sans with monospaced spacing and compact, blocky letterforms. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense, even color, while corners are slightly softened rather than sharply squared. Uppercase shapes are broad and stable (with a rounded-rect ‘O’ and open, clean ‘C’/‘S’ curves), and the lowercase follows a pragmatic, single-storey construction for forms like ‘a’ and ‘g’. Numerals are heavy and straightforward, with clear silhouettes and minimal detailing.
Well-suited to situations that benefit from monospaced alignment such as code samples, terminal-like interfaces, tables, and technical readouts. Its heavy, compact forms also work for labels, short headings, packaging callouts, and poster typography where an industrial, mechanical voice is desired.
The overall tone is technical and workmanlike, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense UI typography. The slant adds a sense of motion and urgency, giving it a mildly sporty, retro-industrial flavor without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust monospaced italic with a clean sans structure, prioritizing consistency and impact over calligraphic nuance. It aims to read as functional and technical, while the pronounced slant provides energy for attention-grabbing use.
The monospaced rhythm creates prominent vertical alignment and consistent word texture, which emphasizes structure over natural reading flow. The italic slant is strong enough to be immediately apparent, and the compact apertures and tight internal spaces make the face feel dense and assertive at display sizes.