Sans Contrasted Higy 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, retro, industrial, sporty, punchy, impact, compression, headline, authority, drama, condensed counters, ink-trap hints, rounded corners, blocky, display.
A heavy, compact display sans with squared silhouettes, tight internal counters, and prominent stroke modulation that reads as sharp verticals against fuller curves. Terminals are largely blunt and flat, with subtly rounded corners and occasional notch-like cut-ins that create an ink-trap feel in joins and bowls. The overall rhythm is dense and forceful, with short apertures (notably in letters like S and C) and sturdy, rectangular stems that keep the texture dark and even at headline sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its dense color and sharp modulation can project impact—headlines, posters, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and sports or event graphics where compact, forceful letterforms help maintain presence in limited space.
The tone is assertive and high-impact, leaning toward a retro-industrial and sports headline feel. Its compressed counters and strong black shapes convey urgency and authority, making it feel bold, energetic, and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through dense proportions, tight counters, and contrasted strokes, while retaining a clean sans framework. Its blunt terminals and subtle cut-ins suggest an emphasis on sturdy reproduction and dramatic, attention-forward display setting.
Uppercase forms read especially architectural and block-driven, while lowercase remains similarly chunky and compact, producing a consistent, poster-like texture in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same stout construction, keeping a uniform weight and presence in sequences.