Sans Contrasted Lekiw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, quotes, expressive, lively, casual, hand-drawn, retro, expressiveness, informality, handmade feel, display impact, motion, slanted, brushed, tapered, calligraphic, rounded.
A slanted, sans-based italic with a brush-like rhythm and clearly tapered strokes. Letterforms are compact with tight counters and a relatively low x-height, while ascenders rise tall and slender. Curves are softly rounded and terminals often finish in pointed or teardrop-like ends, creating a flowing, slightly irregular texture that still reads as cohesive. Capitals are simple and open, with occasional calligraphic flare at joins and hooks; numerals follow the same tapered, pen-driven logic.
This font is best suited to short-to-medium display text where its lively italic motion can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for pull quotes, menus, and promotional materials that benefit from an informal, handcrafted tone, rather than long passages of small body copy.
The overall tone is energetic and personable, balancing informal handwritten character with enough structure to feel designed rather than purely script. Its quick, angled motion suggests spontaneity, friendliness, and a slightly vintage display sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic, brush-inflected sans look that feels quick and human while remaining legible. Its tapered terminals and compact proportions aim to create animated word shapes that stand out in display settings.
Stroke modulation is noticeable without becoming high-contrast, and many glyphs show directional stress consistent with a broad pen or brush. The slant and varying character widths create a bouncy word shape, with small details like hooked descenders and softened corners contributing to a distinctly expressive voice.