Sans Contrasted Pefu 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, formal, headline impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, brand distinction, crisp, sculpted, sharp, statuesque, high-waist.
A display face built from broad, weighty main stems paired with hairline cuts and wedge-like transitions that create a sharp, graphic rhythm. Curves are tightly controlled and often terminate in pointed or flattened ends, giving rounds like O/C/G an engraved, sculptural feel. Vertical stress is pronounced, with tall caps, compact joins, and narrow internal apertures that read as deliberate and stylized rather than purely utilitarian. The lowercase shows similarly sculpted forms with strong verticals and distinctive asymmetrical cuts in letters like a, e, s, and t, while figures follow the same dramatic thick–thin logic for a cohesive titling palette.
It performs best as a headline and branding typeface where its high-contrast detail can be appreciated—magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty campaigns, cultural posters, premium packaging, and short editorial pull quotes. In text-length composition it will appear dark and tightly patterned, so it’s most effective when used in controlled doses with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is luxurious and high-drama, with an editorial polish that feels suited to fashion, culture, and prestige branding. Its sharp hairlines and carved shapes suggest sophistication and a slightly theatrical elegance, producing a confident, premium voice at larger sizes.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast display typography, emphasizing sharp hairline incisions and sculpted curves for maximum impact. The intention reads as creating a memorable, premium headline voice that feels modern yet rooted in formal, editorial traditions.
The design relies on fine internal hairlines and narrow counters, creating striking detail and sparkle in headlines but a denser texture in longer settings. Angular cut-ins and pointed terminals introduce a distinctive signature across both capitals and lowercase, keeping even simple words visually animated.