Sans Contrasted Taguw 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, informal, playful display, handmade feel, friendly branding, retro poster, rounded, bulbous, bouncy, hand-cut, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded sans with soft corners and slightly irregular, hand-cut contours. Strokes show subtle swelling and tapering, giving letters a gently contrasted, organic feel rather than rigid geometry. Counters are generous and often oval, with compact joins and simplified terminals that keep the silhouettes bold and readable. The overall rhythm is lively, with minor width and shape variation across characters that adds personality while maintaining consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where a friendly, characterful texture is desirable. It works well for packaging, café or event posters, playful branding, children’s materials, and lighthearted editorial callouts, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its organic contours can be appreciated.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a whimsical edge. Its bouncy shapes and imperfect outlines suggest handmade signage and mid-century cartoon titling, creating an upbeat, casual voice that feels more fun than formal.
Designed to deliver a warm, humorous display voice through rounded forms, mild stroke modulation, and intentionally imperfect outlines, balancing clarity with a handcrafted, animated personality.
Round forms (like O, C, G, and 8) lean toward soft, oval bowls, while diagonals and joins (such as in K, M, N, and W) are thick and compact, emphasizing a sturdy, poster-like presence. Dots and small details appear as simple geometric shapes, reinforcing the playful, simplified construction.