Sans Normal Etlaz 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, airy, modern, refined, calm, minimal, elegance, modernity, delicacy, simplicity, monoline, geometric, rounded, hairline, clean.
A hairline, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and generously rounded bowls. Curves are built from smooth circular and elliptical strokes, while joins stay open and uncluttered, giving counters a spacious feel. Terminals tend to be clean and lightly tapered rather than blunt, and the overall rhythm is even, with wide internal whitespace and delicate outlines that keep forms from feeling heavy.
Best suited to display work where the thin outline can breathe—headlines, short editorial deck lines, posters, and brand marks. It can also work for packaging and lifestyle applications that favor a light, modern tone, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample contrast against the background.
The overall tone is light, quiet, and contemporary, with a sleek, refined presence that feels more elegant than utilitarian. Its thin strokes and rounded construction suggest a measured, design-forward sensibility—subtle and polished rather than loud or playful.
This design appears intended to provide a sleek italic voice with geometric, rounded forms and a deliberately delicate stroke, prioritizing elegance and visual lightness in display settings. The consistent monoline construction and open counters aim for clarity and a contemporary, minimalist character.
At text sizes the extremely fine strokes emphasize whitespace and can make long passages feel ethereal, while larger settings highlight the smooth geometry and italic momentum. Numerals and capitals match the same airy construction, keeping a cohesive, minimalist voice across the set.