Sans Contrasted Dahi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, refined, modern, dramatic, fashion, editorial tone, modern elegance, visual drama, premium branding, crisp, sculptural, calligraphic, bracketless, sharp.
A crisp, high-contrast text and display face with hairline joins and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Letterforms are upright with compact, controlled proportions and a steady baseline rhythm. Terminals tend toward sharp or tapered finishes rather than soft rounding, and curves are drawn cleanly with an emphasis on smooth, continuous bowls. The overall texture alternates between bold vertical strokes and very fine connecting strokes, giving words a lively, scintillating pattern at larger sizes.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and brand identities where high contrast can read cleanly. It can also work for premium packaging and posters, particularly when set at medium-to-large sizes that preserve the hairline strokes and sharp terminals.
The font reads as refined and fashion-forward, with a cool editorial polish and a slightly dramatic, luxurious edge. Its sharp tapers and strong contrast add a sense of sophistication and authority without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast voice with a polished, editorial tone—prioritizing elegance and visual drama through sharp tapers and disciplined proportions while maintaining a clear reading rhythm.
In mixed-case text, the contrast produces noticeable sparkle and emphasis on verticals; spacing appears measured and open enough to keep dense words from clogging. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine joins that suit typographic settings where detail is visible.