Sans Contrasted Eghi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, whimsical, handmade, storybook, playful, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, display impact, personality, condensed, high-contrast, calligraphic, irregular, organic.
A condensed, high-contrast sans with an inked, hand-drawn feel. Strokes alternate between hairline connectors and heavier verticals, producing a lively rhythm and uneven color across words. Curves are soft and slightly asymmetrical, terminals often taper, and bowls read narrow and upright. The overall construction feels deliberately irregular, with small shifts in stroke weight and alignment that enhance the handmade texture while keeping letterforms recognizable.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display text where its contrast and irregularity can read as intentional character. It works well on posters, book covers, packaging, café/retail signage, and branding that benefits from a handmade or whimsical tone. For dense body copy, it will be more attention-grabbing than neutral, so it’s strongest when used to add voice and texture rather than to disappear.
The tone is playful and eccentric, suggesting a quirky, artisanal voice rather than a polished corporate one. Its high contrast and narrow proportions add drama and a slightly theatrical flair, while the irregular outlines keep it friendly and human. The result feels informal, charming, and a bit mischievous—well suited to expressive, character-driven typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, handcrafted display sans that combines condensed proportions with dramatic contrast. Its controlled irregularities and tapered terminals suggest an aim for warmth and personality, creating an expressive alternative to clean, uniform sans-serif display faces.
Capitals are tall and slender with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase forms maintain a compact, condensed footprint and quick, lively joins. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing bold stems with fine curves for a distinctive, hand-inked look. In longer text, the varied stroke thickness creates a textured, animated line that stands out more for personality than neutrality.