Sans Contrasted Apfe 3 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, editorial, refined, airy, modern, editorial polish, luxury tone, headline impact, modern refinement, high-waisted, monolinear feel, sharp terminals, rounded bowls, tall capitals.
This typeface is built around tall, tightly spaced proportions and delicate strokes, with clear thick–thin modulation that reads more like a pared-back display face than a utilitarian text sans. Stems are long and straight, counters are open, and curves are drawn with a calm, continuous tension that keeps bowls and rounds feeling controlled rather than geometric. Terminals are generally crisp and clean, with minimal ornamentation, while the overall rhythm stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Numerals follow the same slender, high-contrast approach, maintaining an elegant, vertically oriented texture.
It is best suited to headlines, mastheads, and short-form editorial typography where its slender proportions and contrast can read clearly. It can also work well for luxury-leaning branding, packaging, and campaign materials that benefit from a refined, high-fashion texture. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone: cool, composed, and slightly dramatic due to its height and fine strokes. Its refined contrast and narrow set give it an upscale, editorial feel, lending a sense of sophistication without overt decoration.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, minimalist take on a contrast-driven display sans: tall, elegant forms with just enough modulation to feel premium and editorial. Its narrow stance and controlled curves suggest a focus on high-impact typography for branding and headlines rather than neutral, everyday text.
In paragraph settings the tight proportions create a light, vertical color with pronounced whitespace in and around letters, making it feel airy at larger sizes. The uppercase has a stately presence, while the lowercase remains clean and restrained, keeping the overall voice consistent across mixed-case text.