Sans Contrasted Duby 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, display impact, editorial tone, brand prestige, hairline, sculptural, high-waist, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface features striking thick–thin modulation with razor-thin hairlines set against bold vertical stems. Curves are clean and carefully tensioned, with sharp joins and tapered terminals that create a polished, sculptural silhouette. Proportions run on the tall side, and spacing feels deliberately measured, giving words a rhythmic pattern of heavy strokes and fine connecting lines. Numerals and capitals appear particularly display-oriented, with elegant contrast and crisp, graphic counters.
It excels in display contexts such as headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, and fashion-led branding where contrast and elegance are assets. It also suits posters, invitations, and packaging applications that benefit from a refined, dramatic typographic voice.
The overall tone is chic and high-end, evoking contemporary editorial design and fashion packaging. Its dramatic contrast and fine details convey sophistication and a sense of deliberate craftsmanship, with a cool, poised presence on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver an upscale, editorial feel through extreme contrast, crisp hairlines, and tall, poised letterforms. Its focus is on impact and elegance in display typography rather than neutral, text-first utility.
At larger sizes, the hairlines read as intentional sparkle and detail; in smaller settings they may become visually delicate compared to the dominant verticals. The design’s character is driven by its contrast and tapering rather than texture or softness, producing a clean, high-impact look.