Sans Contrasted Wane 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, fashion, dramatic, refined, classic, display impact, editorial tone, stylish branding, calligraphic energy, modern elegance, calligraphic, wedged, swashy, crisp, dynamic.
A slanted, calligraphic sans with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, tapered terminals. The strokes feel brush-driven, with wedge-like endings and occasional hooky entries that create a lively, directional rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and sculpted with deep curves and pointed joins, while the lowercase mixes rounded bowls with strong diagonals and narrow interior counters. Numerals echo the same high-contrast, stylized construction, with crisp curves and tapered finishing strokes that read best at larger sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of display text where its contrast and slant can carry a strong voice. It works particularly well for magazine layouts, fashion or beauty branding, posters, and promotional graphics that benefit from a refined but energetic typographic signature.
The overall tone is dramatic and upscale, balancing elegance with a sense of motion. It evokes editorial and fashion typography—assertive, stylish, and slightly theatrical—while remaining clean enough to feel modern rather than ornate.
The font appears designed to deliver a high-impact, contemporary editorial look by combining a sans structure with calligraphic stroke behavior. Its goal is to provide a distinctive display texture—sharp, elegant, and dynamic—without relying on traditional serif detailing.
The design’s contrast and tapered terminals create sparkling textures in headlines but can introduce busy spots in dense settings. Letterforms show intentional irregularity in stroke weight distribution, reinforcing a hand-influenced, display-forward character.