Sans Contrasted Vawy 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine covers, packaging, dramatic, elegant, editorial, high fashion, retro, display impact, stylish emphasis, editorial voice, brand character, retro elegance, calligraphic, flared strokes, sharp terminals, teardrop counters, sweeping curves.
A slanted, display-oriented design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a rhythmic, brush-like flow. Strokes swell into heavy vertical and diagonal masses, then taper quickly into hairline joins and sharp, pointed terminals, producing a crisp, carved silhouette. Curves are generous and often asymmetrical, with distinctive teardrop-like joins and counters (notably in bowls and the numerals), while diagonals and arms feel slightly sprung and kinetic. Proportions are compact and sturdy in the capitals, with lively, more varied lowercase forms that emphasize the italic motion and create a textured line in words.
Best used for large-size typography where the contrast and tapered details can be appreciated: headlines, poster titles, magazine and editorial display, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads where a dramatic, stylized italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is theatrical and refined, balancing luxurious contrast with energetic slant. It feels suited to high-impact statements—stylish, slightly vintage, and confidently expressive—without reading as delicate. The sharp tapers and bold swells add a sense of drama that reads as premium and attention-grabbing.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, elegant italic statement with strong contrast and a lively, calligraphic rhythm. The emphasis is on distinctive word shapes and expressive terminals rather than neutral, long-form readability.
In text, the heavy strokes dominate and create strong word shapes, while the hairline connections can visually sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals show the same calligraphic swelling and tapering, giving them a distinctive, set-like personality appropriate for display contexts.