Sans Contrasted Opba 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, modernist, refined, crisp, display impact, premium tone, compact setting, modern elegance, hairline joins, tapered terminals, condensed, clean, airy.
This typeface presents a slender, vertical structure with pronounced contrast between thick stems and very thin connecting strokes. Curves are drawn with tight, controlled geometry, and many joins taper into hairline connections that sharpen the overall silhouette. Terminals tend to be clean and minimally finished rather than overtly serifed, while counters remain relatively open for such a condensed build. The rhythm is precise and even, with a consistent upright stance and a polished, high-contrast texture across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style typography, and brand identities where a refined, high-contrast look is desirable. It can add a premium feel to posters, packaging, and short pull quotes, especially when set with generous spacing and at sizes that preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a fashion/editorial kind of crispness. Its thin hairlines and tall proportions create a sense of sophistication and restraint, leaning more formal than casual while still feeling contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary high-contrast voice in a compact width, pairing dramatic stroke modulation with clean, minimal terminals. It emphasizes elegance and visual impact over neutrality, making it a strong choice for display-led typography.
In the sample text, the high-contrast strokes produce a bright, sparkling line when set at display sizes, while the narrow proportions keep word shapes compact. The numerals share the same thin/thick drama, giving figures a stylish, poster-ready presence.