Sans Contrasted Diba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, logotypes, editorial, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium branding, display elegance, visual contrast, hairline, crisp, elegant, high-contrast, monoline accents.
This typeface features a striking thick–thin rhythm with razor-like hairlines and weighty vertical strokes, creating a crisp, polished texture. Curves are smooth and taut, with sharp joins and clean terminals that often resolve into fine points rather than blunt endings. Proportions lean tall and statuesque, and the overall spacing feels deliberate, helping the extreme contrast stay readable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same logic, combining sturdy stems with delicate connecting strokes for a cohesive, couture-like look.
Best suited for headlines, magazine display typography, and brand systems that benefit from a high-end, high-contrast voice. It will shine in large sizes for covers, posters, and logotype-style wordmarks where the hairlines can be preserved and the dramatic stroke modulation becomes a feature.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, with a distinctly upscale, editorial character. Its extreme contrast and poised geometry suggest fashion, art direction, and premium branding—more about impact and elegance than neutrality or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion display look built on extreme contrast and controlled geometry. It aims to balance bold vertical presence with precise, minimalist hairlines to create an elegant, premium typographic signature.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design maintains consistent contrast handling: thick structural strokes carry the forms while hairline horizontals and diagonals add a refined, almost engraved sharpness. The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and clear hierarchy, especially when mixing heavier strokes with fine detailing, though the thinnest parts read as intentionally delicate.