Sans Contrasted Rades 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, sports branding, punchy, playful, retro, chunky, confident, impact, display emphasis, graphic texture, brand voice, retro modernity, blocky, rounded, compact, bulky, soft corners.
A heavy, compact sans with sculpted stroke modulation that creates pronounced thick–thin relationships inside otherwise blocky silhouettes. Curves are broad and rounded while joins and terminals tend toward squared, producing a sturdy, cut-out feel with crisp interior counters. Proportions are slightly condensed in many letters, with wide, stable bases and tight apertures that emphasize mass and density. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with rounded bowls and strong vertical stress that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale settings where its weight and sculpted contrast can be appreciated: headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work well for event graphics and sports or entertainment identities that benefit from compact, forceful letterforms.
The tone is bold and attention-grabbing with a friendly, slightly retro sensibility. Its hefty forms and softened corners communicate approachability while the sharp internal shaping adds energy and a poster-like punch.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that balances sturdy, block-like construction with expressive stroke shaping to feel both modern and nostalgically bold. Its goal seems to be maximizing visibility and personality in short bursts of text.
The mix of rounded exterior curves and more angular internal cut-ins gives the face a distinctive rhythm, especially in bowls and diagonals, creating a lively texture in headlines. Spacing appears designed for impact rather than airiness, so it visually “locks up” into dense, graphic word shapes.