Sans Contrasted Sete 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, dynamic, sporty, retro, confident, casual, add motion, boost impact, create energy, display focus, brand voice, oblique, rounded, brushy, lively, angular.
A slanted, sans-based design with rounded terminals and a slightly brush-like construction. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thicker main curves and lighter joins that create a quick, drawn rhythm. Forms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with generous counters (notably in O, Q, and e) and energetic diagonals throughout. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent forward lean and simplified, open shapes suited to display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, logos, and brand marks where the forward slant and stroke modulation can read clearly. It also works well for sports-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional materials that benefit from a sense of speed and impact. For longer text, it is most effective in larger sizes where its expressive shapes and contrast remain crisp.
The overall tone is fast and expressive, evoking motion and assertiveness without feeling aggressive. It reads as sporty and upbeat, with a mild retro flavor that suggests headlines, signage, and branding that wants to feel active and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic italic voice in a clean sans framework, combining sign-painter/brush cues with streamlined, contemporary letterforms. Its consistent slant and punchy modulation suggest an emphasis on motion, emphasis, and brand-forward display use.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent across cases, helping lines of text maintain momentum. Some letterforms emphasize sharp diagonal cuts (e.g., A, K, V, W, X) while others stay more rounded (C, O, S), producing a lively mix of angularity and softness.