Sans Contrasted Tivi 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, quirky, bold, friendly, attention grabbing, retro display, playful tone, handmade feel, compact headlines, condensed, chunky, cartoonish, irregular, bouncy.
A condensed, heavy sans with noticeably uneven stroke distribution and subtly irregular contours that give it a hand-cut, stamped feel. Curves tend to be squarish and slightly pinched, while terminals are mostly blunt with occasional angled cuts. Proportions are tall and compact, with tight counters and simplified interior shapes that stay legible at display sizes. The overall rhythm is lively rather than geometric, with small variations from glyph to glyph that read as intentional character.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, event titles, packaging, and bold brand marks where personality matters more than neutrality. It performs well in short phrases, logos, and callouts, and can work for playful editorial headings when set with comfortable spacing. For long-form reading or small UI sizes, the dense counters and strong weight may feel heavy, so it’s most effective when used large.
The font conveys a playful, retro poster energy—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling severe. Its chunky forms and slight wobble add humor and warmth, making it feel casual and approachable. The condensed stance and punchy silhouettes push it toward headline territory with a quirky, hand-made tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while retaining a hand-crafted, humorous voice. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and lively rhythm over strict geometric consistency, aiming for an eye-catching display look that feels informal and retro-inspired.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent condensed footprint, and the numerals match the same bold, compact personality. Round letters (like O/C/G) show a somewhat squared curvature, while diagonals (like K/V/W/X) add sharpness that boosts visual sparkle in words. The texture is dense on the page, so generous tracking and leading help maintain clarity in longer lines.