Sans Contrasted Kiho 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, techy, futuristic, display, precise, assertive, distinctiveness, modernity, tech branding, display impact, geometric clarity, geometric, rounded, stencil-like, high-contrast joins, crisp terminals.
A geometric sans with wide, rounded bowls and crisp, engineered cuts that create a distinctive segmented feel in several characters. Strokes are heavy and clean, with visible contrast introduced through tapered joins and occasional wedge-like terminals rather than calligraphic modulation. Counters tend to be generous and circular, while horizontals and diagonals stay rigid and angular, producing a tight, controlled rhythm. The overall construction reads as modular and slightly experimental, with consistent spacing and a sturdy baseline presence.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and brand marks where its engineered cuts and rounded geometry can be appreciated. It can work well for tech and product branding, packaging, and editorial titling that benefits from a modern, constructed aesthetic. For longer passages, it’s likely most comfortable at larger text sizes where the segmented detailing remains clear.
The font conveys a contemporary, tech-forward tone—confident and synthetic, with a hint of sci‑fi instrumentation. Its cut-in shapes and sharp junctions add tension and energy, making it feel modern and purposeful rather than neutral. The result is bold in voice and well suited to attention-grabbing, design-led typography.
The design appears intended to merge friendly geometric rounding with a constructed, almost stencil-like cutting strategy to create a distinctive, modern voice. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and recognizable character over strict neutrality, aiming to stand out in contemporary graphic applications.
Several glyphs use deliberate notches or separated stroke segments (notably in round forms and some diagonals), which increases character and patterning at larger sizes but can also make similar shapes feel more alike at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, with simplified silhouettes and strong horizontal emphasis.