Sans Contrasted Vana 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, modern, impact, luxury, stylish display, brand voice, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, angular, sculpted.
This typeface presents sharply italicized letterforms with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes feel cut with a chisel-like precision, producing pointed joins and wedgey endings rather than rounded finishes. The overall texture is dense and energetic: heavy main strokes anchor the forms while hairline elements and narrow connectors create a flickering rhythm across words. Proportions are compact and upright in footprint despite the slant, with tight apertures and clean, simplified construction that reads as contemporary rather than ornamental.
Best suited for headlines and display typography where its high-contrast italics can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works especially well in magazine layouts, fashion and lifestyle branding, promotional posters, and premium packaging, where a dramatic, editorial texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and high-drama, pairing luxury-editorial polish with a slightly aggressive edge. Its steep slant and razor-thin details evoke speed and sophistication, making it feel stylish, attention-seeking, and premium. The overall impression is modern and curated, suited to contexts where impact and refinement need to coexist.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial italic with a luxurious feel—prioritizing visual punch, sharp rhythm, and refined contrast for display settings rather than quiet, long-form reading.
Capitals show strong directional stress and sharp interior shaping, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, streamlined cursive logic without becoming script-like. Numerals match the same italic momentum and high-contrast detailing, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, fashion-forward voice.