Sans Contrasted Udbi 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, refinement, readability, authority, editorial voice, crisp, bracketed, sharp terminals, vertical stress, compact.
A compact, high-contrast text face with sturdy vertical stems, finer connecting strokes, and sharply cut, wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth but slightly tightened, with round forms (O, C) showing a clear thick–thin rhythm and a relatively narrow interior. The lowercase is compact with a moderate x-height and prominent ascenders; joins and shoulders read controlled and slightly angular. Numerals are firm and traditional in construction, with strong vertical emphasis and crisp endpoints that keep counters open at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial applications such as headlines, decks, pull quotes, and magazine typography where contrast and compact proportions add hierarchy and polish. It can also serve for book and journal covers, institutional or heritage branding, and short blocks of text where a firm, traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is editorial and traditional, projecting seriousness and authority. Its contrast and sharp finishing details give it a refined, bookish feel, while the compact proportions keep it disciplined and formal rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, print-oriented reading experience with strong vertical structure and a pronounced thick–thin cadence. Its compact widths and crisp terminals suggest a focus on dense editorial setting and confident display use where a classic, authoritative impression is important.
In text, the font maintains an even color despite the contrast, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a steady baseline rhythm. At larger sizes the crisp terminals and thick–thin transitions become a defining feature, lending a slightly engraved, old-style flavor without becoming ornate.