Sans Contrasted Kimu 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, music promos, futuristic, techno, graphic, playful, retro, standout display, sci-fi tone, graphic branding, modular motif, geometric, rounded, stencil-like, ink-trap feel, cutout forms.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded outer contours and dramatic internal cutouts that create a distinctive, high-contrast rhythm. Many letters feature horizontal “slits” through counters and bowls, along with occasional hairline vertical strokes that read like stems or separators, giving the design a modular, constructed feel. Curves are broadly circular and terminals are clean and blunt, while diagonals (as in V/W/X) are sharp and wedge-like, producing a strong mix of soft rounds and hard angles. Spacing and widths vary noticeably by character, reinforcing a display-first texture rather than an even text color.
Best suited to display settings where its cutout counters and sculpted silhouettes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and event or music promotion graphics. It can also work for short UI or product labels in tech-forward themes, especially when used with ample tracking and generous sizes to preserve clarity.
The font conveys a futuristic, techno voice with a retro sci‑fi undertone, like signage for a game, club, or concept product. The cutout counters and bold silhouettes feel energetic and graphic, adding a playful edge while still reading as sleek and engineered. Overall, it suggests motion, light bands, and industrial design cues.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through bold geometry and a signature system of internal “gaps” that reads like light bars or stencil bridges. It prioritizes a distinctive silhouette and a stylized, constructed rhythm over neutrality, aiming for a memorable techno display identity.
Distinctive horizontal incisions appear across several uppercase and lowercase forms (notably in rounded letters like O, Q, a, e, g), creating a consistent visual motif that can become prominent at larger sizes. Some glyphs incorporate extremely thin vertical strokes, increasing the sense of contrast and giving certain letters an intentionally stylized, almost segmented construction. Numerals follow the same cutout logic, with rounded figures (6/8/9) showing interior banding that strengthens the family resemblance.