Sans Contrasted Vafu 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, logos, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, modernist, display impact, editorial style, brand signature, graphic contrast, modern elegance, sharp, crisp, sculptural, monoline hairlines, ink-trap like.
A sharply contrasted display sans with heavy, rounded main strokes paired with extremely thin hairline elements that read like cut-ins or razor slits. Letterforms are largely geometric and upright, with broad bowls and compact counters, while terminals often resolve into crisp, tapered points rather than full curves. Several glyphs feature distinctive hairline diagonals and internal slice details (notably in A, K, N, V/W, and X), creating a carved, editorial rhythm. The numerals follow the same idea, mixing dense vertical mass with delicate, high-tension joins and thin cross strokes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, poster titles, and brand marks where the high-contrast silhouette and carved details can be appreciated. It works particularly well in fashion, beauty, and cultural editorial contexts, and as a statement typeface in identity systems when paired with a calmer text companion.
The overall tone is poised and high-drama, balancing luxury polish with an assertive, graphic edge. The extreme thick–thin tension and blade-like details give it a runway/editorial feel, while the clean sans construction keeps it contemporary and controlled.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a clean, sans framework with couture-level contrast and signature cut details, creating a memorable display voice without resorting to traditional serif cues. Its visual system emphasizes tension, precision, and a sculpted black/white interplay for maximum impact in short-form typography.
At text sizes, the hairline cuts and ultra-thin strokes can become the defining texture, producing a sparkling, high-frequency pattern in headlines. The design relies on precise reproduction: the thinnest strokes and slice details will be most legible in large sizes and high-resolution output.