Sans Contrasted Igfo 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, playful, whimsical, retro, friendly, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, retro flavor, display impact, soft corners, inked, bouncy, bulbous, calligraphic.
A soft, heavy display sans with rounded terminals and pronounced stroke modulation that feels inked rather than geometric. Letterforms are compact with blobby verticals and occasional narrow hairline joins, creating an intentionally irregular rhythm from glyph to glyph. Counters stay relatively open despite the weight, and many shapes lean on simplified, single-stroke constructions (notably in the lowercase), giving the set a hand-drawn consistency. Overall spacing reads slightly lively and uneven in a deliberate way, supporting a variable, expressive texture in words.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a friendly, quirky voice. It also works well for editorial display lines and playful signage where texture and personality are more important than tight, small-size readability.
The font communicates a cheerful, slightly mischievous personality—like a mid-century poster face filtered through a casual marker or brush. Its contrast and soft edges add charm and movement, making text feel animated and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to blend the immediacy of hand-lettering with the consistency of a display sans, using strong contrast and softened forms to create a bold, characterful voice. Its irregularities look purposeful, aiming for warmth and charm over strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic behavior with thin entry/exit strokes and a more handwritten cadence. Numerals are chunky and stylized, matching the rounded, ink-heavy theme and maintaining a strong presence in display settings.