Sans Contrasted Obso 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, reports, branding, classic, bookish, refined, calm, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, text versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, crisp.
This typeface shows a crisp, serifed construction with clearly bracketed serifs and moderately tapered strokes. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while verticals stay steady, giving a measured rhythm across text. The lowercase has compact, readable forms with open counters and a two-storey “g,” plus a distinct, slightly calligraphic “t” and a straightforward, single-storey-style feel in some joins. Numerals are lining and text-friendly, with traditional proportions and subtle modulation that keeps figures clear without looking rigid.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and article layouts where an even text color and traditional letterforms aid comfortable reading. It also fits institutional or cultural branding, packaging copy, and reports that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone without appearing heavy.
Overall, it conveys a composed, literary tone—familiar and trustworthy, with a quietly formal polish. The mix of restrained contrast and classical detailing reads as editorial rather than decorative, lending an established, cultivated voice to headlines and long-form settings alike.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile, text-first serif with classic proportions and restrained detailing, balancing elegance with everyday readability. Its consistent rhythm and unobtrusive modulation suggest a focus on reliable performance in paragraphs while still offering enough character for display sizes.
The capitals feel stately and evenly spaced, with a prominent top serif on “T” and a balanced, round “O.” Terminals and serifs stay consistent across the set, and the punctuation and ampersand harmonize with the same controlled modulation, supporting a cohesive page color in continuous text.