Sans Contrasted Okmih 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, dramatic, stylized, retro, elegant, display impact, deco revival, graphic texture, brand voice, poster style, chiseled, wedge cut, high-shouldered, tapered, crisp.
A stylized sans with sharply tapered strokes and frequent wedge-like terminals that create carved, angular negative spaces. Curved letters (C, O, S, G) are built from bold outer sweeps with pointed, blade-like cuts intruding into the counters, producing a distinctive split-and-swoop silhouette. Vertical stems are clean and fairly straight, while joins and diagonals (K, R, X) show strong geometry and abrupt direction changes rather than smooth modulation. Overall spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven in a display-oriented way, with a consistent motif of triangular incisions and pointed terminals across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where the carved, wedge-cut details can be appreciated. It can work well for posters, event graphics, packaging, and signage that wants a vintage-modern Deco mood. For body text or small UI sizes, its strong internal shapes may become visually busy, so larger sizes and generous spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone is theatrical and vintage-leaning, evoking Art Deco signage and poster lettering with a slightly exotic, cinematic flair. Its sharp cuts and sculptural counters add tension and energy, giving text a dramatic, high-contrast presence even without extreme stroke weight. The result feels decorative and assertive rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a display face that modernizes Deco-era geometry through sharp internal cutaways and tapered terminals. Rather than aiming for neutrality, it prioritizes a recognizable silhouette and rhythmic texture that holds attention in branding and editorial titling. The consistent use of triangular incisions suggests a deliberate ‘carved’ aesthetic meant to feel crafted and graphic.
In longer text, the repeated internal cuts in rounded forms become a strong rhythmic texture, which reads best at larger sizes where the sculpted counters stay open. Numerals echo the same cut-in shapes (notably 2, 3, 8, 9), reinforcing a cohesive display system. The design’s identity is driven more by distinctive internal shaping than by traditional serif or script features.