Sans Contrasted Nena 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, magazines, luxury, modern, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium branding, modern elegance, display emphasis, crisp, elegant, fashionable, sculpted, high-contrast.
A high-contrast, upright display face with sharp, sculpted forms and a clean, contemporary skeleton. Strokes alternate between hairline-thin connections and heavy vertical stems, creating a pronounced light–dark rhythm. Curves are smooth and taut, terminals tend to be crisp and decisive, and counters are generally open, helping the bold strokes read clearly at larger sizes. The lowercase appears comparatively large, with compact joins and a polished, typeset feel that emphasizes verticality and clean geometry.
Best suited for headlines, decks, and large-format typography where the contrast and sculpted details can be appreciated. It can work well for magazine and fashion/editorial layouts, premium branding, packaging, and posters where a refined but assertive voice is desired.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing suggest luxury branding and premium publishing, balancing elegance with a distinctly modern edge.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of contrast-driven typography, prioritizing striking rhythm and premium character over utilitarian neutrality. Its visual system aims to create drama and clarity through extreme stroke modulation and crisp, confident shaping.
In text, the contrast produces a strong cadence and attention-grabbing sparkle, especially around diagonals and thin links. The design feels most confident when given space—ample tracking and generous line height help the delicate hairlines remain visually stable while the heavy strokes carry the layout.