Sans Contrasted Tamiv 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, retro, friendly, informal, dynamic, expressive display, friendly impact, retro playfulness, handmade feel, rounded, bouncy, soft, quirky, heavy.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with a pronounced forward slant and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with broad curves and subtly tapered joins that give forms a slightly brush-like, hand-drawn feel while remaining clean and solid. Counters are compact and rounded, terminals are blunt rather than sharp, and overall spacing reads open and generous, supporting the font’s wide, buoyant silhouette across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, and short brand statements where personality and impact are priorities. It can work well on packaging and playful identity systems, and in entertainment or kid-oriented contexts, where the informal slant and rounded massing help create a welcoming, energetic impression.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual energy that feels slightly retro and cartoon-adjacent. Its slanted, bouncy construction suggests motion and spontaneity, lending an expressive, friendly voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to deliver bold, characterful messaging with a friendly, animated cadence. By combining a wide stance, rounded forms, and noticeable stroke modulation, it aims to feel hand-influenced and expressive while still functioning as a cohesive sans for attention-grabbing display typography.
The sample text shows strong color and consistent texture at display sizes, with distinctive silhouettes that emphasize character over neutrality. The figures match the letterforms’ soft, swelling shapes and maintain the same lively slant, reinforcing a cohesive, spirited system.