Sans Contrasted Yalu 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, logotypes, fashion, editorial, modernist, sporty, dramatic, display impact, editorial flair, brand presence, sense of motion, slanted, high-contrast, sharp, sleek, angular.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with sharply tapered strokes and crisp terminals. The design leans on narrow hairlines and bold main strokes, producing a punchy rhythm and a distinctly chiseled silhouette. Curves are controlled and slightly squarish in places, while counters stay fairly open for an italicized style. Capitals feel expansive and confident, and the numerals echo the same stark contrast and forward-leaning momentum.
Best suited to display settings where contrast and slant can do the work: headlines, posters, magazine titles, campaign typography, and brand marks. It can also serve as a strong secondary accent in layouts, paired with calmer text faces for long-form reading.
The overall tone is assertive and stylish, with a runway/editorial polish and a hint of speed. The strong contrast and pronounced slant create a sense of drama and motion, reading as contemporary and attention-driven rather than quiet or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic display voice that feels fast, polished, and high-impact. By combining pronounced stroke contrast with sharp, clean terminals, it aims to stand out in branding and editorial contexts where a sleek, fashion-forward tone is desirable.
The strokes often end in fine, knife-like points, and several diagonals (notably in letters like K, V, W, X) emphasize a razor-clean, engineered feel. Round forms such as O and Q appear slightly squared-off, reinforcing a modern, constructed character.