Sans Contrasted Kiba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, branding, packaging, futuristic, art deco, techy, sleek, playful, distinctive identity, retro futurism, geometric display, tech aesthetic, headline impact, geometric, modular, monoline accents, ink-trap feel, wide apertures.
This typeface is a geometric sans built from bold, rounded forms paired with hairline connections and cut-in horizontal bands. Many letters use a distinctive midline “slot” or belt—often reading as a thin white stripe through heavy black shapes—which creates a strong rhythm and an engineered, modular feel. Curves are near-circular and terminals are generally smooth and blunt, while joins and diagonals often taper into very thin strokes, producing sharp internal contrast. The overall construction feels systematic: counters are generous, bowls are clean, and several characters rely on simplified, schematic structures rather than conventional stroke logic.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, and branding systems where the banded geometry can be a defining visual signature. It can also work for packaging or event graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the thin connectors and internal slots remain clear.
The look is confidently futuristic with a retro-modern, Art Deco edge. The banded forms and extreme thick-to-thin transitions give it a sci-fi display personality, while the rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly and slightly playful rather than austere.
The design appears intended to create a striking, instantly recognizable display voice by combining circular, geometric silhouettes with a repeated midline cut and dramatic thick–thin transitions. The goal seems to be a cohesive sci-fi/retro-futurist identity that reads as modern, technical, and highly stylized.
Some glyphs lean intentionally unconventional (notably in letters with narrow hairline joins), which increases distinctiveness but can make continuous text feel more stylized. Numerals and capitals share the same banded motif, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive and highly branded.