Sans Contrasted Dibu 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, luxury tone, editorial impact, modern elegance, display clarity, hairline, didone-like, crisp, sleek, sculptural.
A razor-sharp, hairline-driven design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, unadorned terminals that read as sans-like despite its calligraphic contrast. Curves are smooth and taut, with elliptical bowls and a disciplined, vertical stress; hairlines are extremely fine and often appear as needle-thin joins or diagonals (notably in letters like K, M, N, V, W, X). The lowercase shows a restrained, contemporary rhythm with compact joins, narrow apertures in places, and a tall, elegant silhouette; numerals follow the same logic, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate cross-strokes and tight curves.
Best suited to headlines, large-scale typography, and brand marks where its contrast and hairline details can resolve cleanly. It fits magazine covers and editorial spreads, luxury branding, beauty and fashion campaigns, and premium packaging or labels; it can also work for short pull quotes or deck text when paired with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, combining runway elegance with a cool, modern minimalism. Its dramatic contrast and crisp geometry evoke editorial sophistication and a sense of precision, making it feel premium and attention-directing rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum elegance and visual impact through extreme contrast and minimal, sharpened construction. It prioritizes a couture, editorial presence and a contemporary sense of refinement, using hairline strokes and sculpted curves to create a distinctive, premium voice.
At text sizes the hairlines become a defining feature, creating a shimmering, high-fashion texture; at smaller sizes those same hairlines may visually recede while the thick stems dominate. Uppercase forms feel display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains enough regularity to support short passages when set generously.