Sans Contrasted Afna 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, refined, modern, fashion, airy, sophistication, editorial tone, premium branding, visual sharpness, modern refinement, crisp, elegant, delicate, minimal, calligraphic.
This typeface is built from slender, sharply tapered strokes with pronounced thick–thin transitions and a clean, uncluttered silhouette. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and terminals resolve into pointed, blade-like endings that give letters a precise, cut-paper feel. Proportions are open and readable, with ample counters and a slightly sculpted rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, pairing fine hairlines with sturdier stems for a consistent, polished texture in text.
It is well suited to magazine typography, luxury or beauty branding, and display applications where contrast and finesse are desired. It can also work for short to medium blocks of text in spacious layouts, especially when the surrounding design supports a light, high-definition typographic color.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, with a fashion-forward elegance that feels airy rather than heavy. Its sharp terminals and glossy contrast add a sense of sophistication and restraint, lending a premium, editorial voice to headlines and display settings.
The font appears intended to deliver a contemporary, minimalist display voice that borrows refinement from classical contrast while keeping letterforms clean and largely unadorned. Its tapered terminals and crisp modulation suggest a focus on visual sophistication and high-end presentation rather than utilitarian neutrality.
The design’s strongest signature is its terminal treatment: many strokes end in narrow wedges or tapered points, which increases sparkle and directional energy across words. In longer lines, the high contrast creates a lively light–dark pattern, while the open counters help prevent the texture from feeling brittle.