Sans Normal Ulmav 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, editorial, playful, retro, friendly, quirky, casual, space-saving, human warmth, retro charm, distinct personality, everyday display, condensed, hand-drawn, rounded, tall, bouncy.
A tall, condensed sans with rounded, softly tapered stroke endings and gently irregular geometry. Curves are slightly egg-shaped rather than perfectly circular, giving letters a hand-drawn rhythm while maintaining consistent stroke weight. Capitals are narrow and vertical, with simple, clean construction; lowercase forms stay compact with smooth bowls and modest apertures, and the numerals follow the same slim, upright proportions. Overall spacing feels even but not mechanical, reinforcing a natural, lightly organic texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and compact settings where a narrow footprint is useful, such as posters, packaging, labels, and brand lockups. It can also work in editorial pull quotes or UI accents when a friendly, informal voice is desired and line length is controlled.
The font reads as friendly and slightly quirky, with a retro, handmade tone. Its narrow, elongated silhouettes create a lively bounce that feels informal and approachable rather than corporate or strictly modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving sans that still feels warm and human. It balances simple, readable structures with just enough handcrafted irregularity to provide distinctive personality in display and text snippets.
In running text the condensed proportions produce strong vertical emphasis, while the rounded terminals keep the color from feeling harsh. The subtle inconsistencies between straight stems and curved strokes add character without turning into a novelty display style.