Sans Contrasted Ragas 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, brand marks, signage, playful, retro, friendly, posterish, chunky, attention grabbing, warmth, vintage feel, approachability, display impact, rounded, soft corners, quirky, bouncy, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with subtly flared terminals and gentle stroke modulation that creates a hand-cut, slightly ink-trapped feel. The shapes are broad and generously proportioned, with open counters and smooth curves, while verticals and bowls show small, intentional irregularities that keep the texture lively. Letterforms lean on simplified geometry—thick stems, wide bowls, and sturdy diagonals—producing a bold, compact silhouette that stays readable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where its bold texture and playful modulation can be appreciated. It works well for posters, packaging, signage, and branding that aims for a friendly, retro-leaning voice, and it can add character to titles in editorial or entertainment contexts.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painting/woodtype flavor. Its soft swelling and uneven rhythm add warmth and personality, making it feel informal and energetic rather than clinical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, handcrafted texture—combining sturdy, wide proportions with subtle contrast and flared terminals to evoke vintage display lettering while remaining straightforward and readable.
Round letters (like O/C/G) read as slightly squarish in their footprint, giving the font a strong, blocky presence. The lowercase appears especially friendly, with single-storey forms and buoyant curves, while the numerals keep the same chunky, poster-oriented weight and simple construction.