Sans Contrasted Afvy 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, refined, modern, fashion, poised, elegance, editorial clarity, modern refinement, premium branding, crisp, sleek, airy, sharp, calligraphic.
A sleek, high-contrast text face with a restrained, contemporary skeleton and crisp, unbracketed serifs. Vertical strokes read firm and straight while curves and joining strokes thin dramatically, creating a bright, elegant rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Proportions are balanced with a relatively compact lowercase and open counters; round letters stay clean and taut, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show sharp, tapered terminals. Numerals are similarly refined, with slender joins and clear forms that suit display sizes as well as careful setting in short text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and brand-led typography where contrast and elegance can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short editorial paragraphs or captions when given adequate size and line spacing to preserve its fine strokes and crisp detailing.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining luxury-magazine refinement with a modern, minimalist discipline. Its contrast and sharp terminals project sophistication and precision rather than warmth, lending an elevated, fashion-forward feel.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic contrast, targeting premium editorial and identity contexts. The intention appears to be a clean, fashion-minded reading of a refined text/display hybrid, prioritizing sharpness, sophistication, and typographic sparkle.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin modulation creates a distinctive line texture and sparkling highlights, especially around bowls and joins. The italics are not shown; the displayed style maintains a consistent upright stance with slightly calligraphic stress visible in rounded letters.