Sans Normal Egbut 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, captions, editorial, branding, presentations, modern, clean, lively, approachable, informal, readability, modernity, neutrality, motion, humanist, slanted, airy, rounded, open.
A slanted sans with a light, even stroke and gently rounded terminals. Proportions are relatively compact with open counters and smooth, continuous curves, giving letters a streamlined, contemporary feel. The forms stay simple and geometric-leaning, but with subtle humanist shaping in bowls and joins; spacing reads moderately loose for the weight, helping clarity at text sizes.
Works well for UI labels, captions, and short paragraphs where a light, slanted sans can add energy while staying readable. It also suits contemporary branding systems, product pages, and presentation typography, especially when paired with a neutral upright companion for hierarchy.
The overall tone is modern and upbeat, with a brisk italic rhythm that feels active rather than formal. Its clean construction and soft rounding make it friendly and approachable, suitable for interfaces and everyday editorial use where a touch of motion is desired without becoming expressive or quirky.
Likely intended as a versatile italic sans that brings motion and modernity to text without relying on high contrast or decorative details. The design emphasizes clarity, open shapes, and an even typographic color for practical, day-to-day typesetting.
Numerals follow the same slanted, clean construction and maintain good differentiation at a glance. Uppercase shapes are straightforward and legible, while lowercase maintains a consistent, calm texture in running text, with the italic angle providing most of the personality.