Sans Contrasted Usvo 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, retro, punchy, authoritative, impact, legibility, personality, display, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hints, teardrop terminals, large counters, sturdy.
A heavy, display-oriented text face with broad proportions, compact joins, and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms show sturdy verticals and swelling curves, with bracketed, wedge-like terminals that read as soft serifs rather than sharp finishing strokes. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves in forms like C, G, S, and 2 show a slightly pinched, ink-trap-like shaping where strokes meet, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. Overall spacing feels even and deliberate, creating a steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial settings where maximum impact is desired. It can also work well for brand marks, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, high-ink silhouette and clear internal spaces.
The tone is bold and declarative, combining a contemporary mass and clarity with a subtle vintage, poster-like flavor. It feels assertive and editorial—meant to command attention—while the softened terminals keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility and personality in display typography, pairing wide, confident proportions with controlled contrast and softened terminals to stay legible and cohesive at larger sizes.
The uppercase has a strong billboard presence with broad shoulders and stable geometry, while the lowercase maintains a readable, workmanlike texture despite the weight. Numerals are similarly robust and high-impact, with curving figures that echo the rounded, slightly sculpted treatment seen across the alphabet.