Sans Contrasted Nomuz 3 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, ui text, packaging, modern, refined, airy, calm, clarity, modernization, warm minimalism, editorial versatility, flared terminals, open apertures, humanist.
A clean, lightly built text face with gentle stroke modulation and subtly flared terminals that give it a softened, calligraphic edge without reading as a serif. Curves are round and open, with generous counters and clear apertures in letters like c, e, and s. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric-leaning, while the lowercase introduces more humanist shaping (notably in a, g, and y), producing a steady, readable rhythm. Figures are slender and simple, matching the overall light color and maintaining consistent spacing in running text.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazines, books, and long-form articles where a light, open texture supports comfortable reading. It also suits contemporary branding, packaging, and web/UI applications that benefit from a refined, modern voice and clean counters at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, with a polished, editorial feel. The slight modulation and flaring add warmth and sophistication, keeping the texture from feeling sterile while still staying crisp and modern.
The design appears intended to balance modern simplicity with a hint of crafted modulation, creating a versatile sans that feels premium and readable. Its open forms and restrained contrast suggest a focus on clarity in continuous text while retaining enough character for headings and brand statements.
The face maintains a smooth baseline flow and a measured, uncluttered texture in paragraphs. Letterforms avoid sharp ornamentation; instead, personality comes from tapered joins and subtly shaped terminals that add nuance at display sizes while remaining restrained in text.