Sans Contrasted Edmu 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Enza Expanded' by Neo Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, condensed, authoritative, retro, sporty, space saving, high impact, display clarity, distinctive texture, squared, rounded corners, ink-trap, tall caps, compact.
A tall, compact sans with a squared skeleton and softened corners, built from mostly straight-sided strokes and restrained curves. Stroke endings are clean and blunt, with small carved notches and tapered joins that create an ink-trap-like bite in interior corners. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and the overall rhythm is tight and even, producing a strong vertical texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same condensed, squared logic, with clear, angular forms that stay consistent in weight and spacing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, condensed voice is needed and the angular detailing can read clearly. It also fits packaging, labels, and sports or event graphics that benefit from compact width and high impact. In longer text, it will work most comfortably in short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and UI titles—rather than dense paragraphs.
The tone feels industrial and assertive, combining a retro sign-painting or poster sensibility with a modern, engineered precision. Its compressed stance and sharp interior details give it a fast, sporty energy while remaining controlled and legible at display sizes.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in limited horizontal space while adding a signature look through squared geometry and subtle internal notches. It balances straightforward sans construction with crafted corner behavior to maintain clarity and personality in display settings.
Distinctive internal cuts and corner shaping add character without relying on overt ornament, making the face read as both utilitarian and stylized. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, upright presence that aligns closely with the uppercase, helping mixed-case settings keep a uniform, disciplined color.