Sans Contrasted Kiru 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, expressive, whimsical, display impact, brand personality, retro flavor, silhouette clarity, geometric, rounded, bulbous, teardrop terminals, stencil-like cuts.
A punchy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and dramatic, sculpted stroke modulation. Many joins and terminals resolve into soft teardrop forms and tapered wedges, creating a carved, almost cut-out look rather than a purely monoline build. Counters are generous and often circular, while several glyphs introduce distinctive notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins (notably in diagonals and tight corners), giving the alphabet a lively, graphic rhythm. Proportions lean wide and open in round letters, with compact verticals and simplified crossbar treatment that keeps silhouettes bold and highly recognizable.
Best suited to display work where its bold shapes and distinctive modulation can be appreciated: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for short pull quotes or UI hero text, but the strong stylization is likely to overwhelm long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, with a mid-century, display-forward personality. Its playful curves and quirky cut-ins feel designed to attract attention and add warmth, balancing strong impact with an approachable, friendly voice.
The font appears intended as an attention-grabbing display sans that pairs geometric clarity with playful, cut-in details to create memorable word shapes. Its consistent round geometry and sculpted terminals suggest a focus on branding and editorial impact rather than neutral text setting.
The design emphasizes silhouette over fine detail: round letters read as clean, confident shapes, while angular letters gain personality through scooped joins and wedge-like terminals. Numerals share the same rounded, sculpted construction, maintaining consistency for branding and headline systems.