Sans Contrasted Unba 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, authoritative, classic, luxe, impact, premium feel, editorial voice, headline emphasis, classic-modern blend, bracketed, sheared terminals, sculpted, crisp, high-waisted.
A heavy, high-contrast roman with sculpted curves and crisp, bracketed terminals that read as subtle serifs rather than decorative flourishes. Stems are thick and dark while joins and bowls thin quickly, creating sharp internal highlights and a pronounced vertical rhythm. The caps are compact and sturdy with wedge-like finishing on strokes, and the lowercase shows a two-storey “a,” strong ball terminals on “c/e,” and a tight, slightly pinched “s.” Numerals are weighty and display-like, with the “8” and “9” showing dramatic thick–thin modulation and compact counters.
This face performs best in large-size applications where its contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated—headlines, magazine and editorial titles, posters, and brand or packaging wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes and section heads where a strong typographic voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and editorial, combining a traditional print sensibility with a contemporary punch. Its strong contrast and compact shaping lend a premium, assertive feel suited to attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design intent appears to be a modern display workhorse that delivers classic authority with heightened contrast and a condensed, inky presence. It prioritizes impact and a refined, print-like texture over low-contrast readability in long body copy.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and dense in the text sample, producing a solid color on the line. The design favors sharp shoulders and decisive terminals, which increases impact at larger sizes and gives words a carved, headline-ready texture.