Sans Contrasted Vodu 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, sporty, urgent, confident, punchy, retro, emphasis, motion, impact, display, slanted, compressed, wedge terminals, teardrop counters, sharp joins.
A steeply slanted, heavy display italic with crisp, tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The forms lean forward with compact, slightly compressed proportions and tight internal counters, giving letters a dense, high-energy footprint. Terminals frequently resolve into wedge-like cuts or pointed shears, while curves show teardrop-like apertures and sharp transitions, producing a lively rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same aggressive italic stance, with bold silhouettes and clean, angular finishing.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact copy where speed and emphasis are desired. It can work effectively for sports-themed branding, promotional materials, and bold packaging callouts, especially when paired with a calmer companion face for body text.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, suggesting motion and impact. Its forward slant and sharp detailing read as sporty and attention-grabbing, with a slightly retro headline flavor reminiscent of bold editorial or promotional typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis through a forward-leaning stance, dense weight, and dramatic stroke contrast, creating a sense of momentum and urgency. Its sharpened terminals and compact counters prioritize display presence and recognizability over quiet neutrality.
In running text the strong modulation and narrow counters create a dark, continuous texture, so it performs best when given comfortable size and spacing. The design’s distinctive terminals and angled stress make it especially recognizable in short phrases and titles.