Sans Contrasted Dade 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, branding, headlines, refined, modern classic, authoritative, airy, readability, premium tone, editorial voice, hierarchy, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed, open counters.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast construction with predominantly vertical stress and clean, sharply finished terminals. Stems are straight and slender, while curves swell into heavier strokes, creating a distinctly sculpted rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Proportions feel slightly condensed in the caps with generous counters (notably in O, C, and e), and the lowercase maintains a balanced, readable x-height with long, tidy ascenders and descenders. Several forms suggest subtle bracketed or flared finishing rather than blunt cuts, lending a refined, text-forward texture.
It is well suited to editorial systems such as magazines, reports, and book typography where contrast can add elegance and hierarchy. It also works effectively for branding, pull quotes, and headlines that need a polished, upmarket voice without resorting to overt decoration.
The overall tone is editorial and composed, combining a contemporary cleanliness with a classic, bookish sensibility. The contrast and sharp finishing add a sense of sophistication and authority without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-contrast reading experience with a modern finish—prioritizing clarity and hierarchy while adding a subtle premium tone through sculpted stroke modulation and crisp terminals.
In running text the face produces clear word shapes and a lively light–dark pattern, with strong verticals and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Numerals and capitals read cleanly at display sizes, while the lowercase retains a restrained, polished character suitable for extended setting.