Sans Contrasted Oklis 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, dynamic, elegant, sharp, classic, expressive italic, premium tone, editorial voice, display impact, calligraphic, oblique, wedge-cut, angular, crisp.
This typeface is an italic, high-contrast design with a lively rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes move from hairline-thin connections to bold, teardrop-like or wedge-weighted terminals, creating pronounced modulation across curves and diagonals. The letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in footprint with variable interior widths, and they rely on sharp joins and tapered entry/exit strokes rather than blocky endings. Counters are generally open and oval, while diagonal characters and numerals show energetic, slightly knife-cut silhouettes that emphasize motion.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and other editorial typography where contrast and motion are assets. It can also work for branding, packaging, and event or cultural posters where a refined italic voice is desired. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the thin hairlines and sharp terminals.
Overall, the font conveys a fast, expressive sophistication—confident and stylish rather than neutral. Its sharp contrast and italic momentum suggest an editorial, fashion-forward tone with a hint of traditional calligraphy. The impression is refined and dramatic, suited to attention-grabbing lines that still feel cultured.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized calligraphic italic—combining high-contrast stress and tapered terminals with clean, uncluttered outlines. Its goal seems to be expressive emphasis and premium tone, providing a distinctive voice for display and editorial use rather than a purely utilitarian text face.
In the sample text, the strong slant and contrast produce a pronounced texture, with dark strokes forming a consistent forward cadence. At smaller sizes, the finest hairlines may become visually delicate compared with the heavier stressed strokes, while at display sizes the tapered terminals and crisp diagonals read as intentional detailing.