Sans Contrasted Ensa 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, retro, soft, approachable, warm display, approachability, retro tone, high impact, brand voice, rounded, blunt, bubbly, geometric, smooth.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and consistently blunted corners. Bowls are generous and near-circular, while counters stay open, giving the letters a clear, punchy silhouette. Stroke joins are smoothed and slightly swollen in places, producing gentle modulation that reads as a subtle, built-in contrast rather than a strictly monoline construction. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), short-to-moderate ascenders, and a broad, stable baseline rhythm; numerals are similarly rounded with wide apertures and sturdy forms that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to display roles where its rounded mass and soft contrast can be appreciated: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and cheerful signage. It also works well for short UI labels or calls-to-action when a friendly, non-technical voice is desired, though long body text may feel heavy due to its strong weight and wide forms.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a mildly retro, sign-painter-friendly warmth. Its rounded geometry and softened corners make it feel informal and welcoming, while the strong weight keeps it confident and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans for attention-driven typography, combining geometric roundness with softened terminals to create a warm, contemporary display voice with light retro cues.
Several glyphs emphasize friendliness through softened diagonals and wide curves (e.g., V/W/X and S), which can slightly reduce crispness at very small sizes but enhances character in headlines. The dotted i/j and compact punctuation in the sample text reinforce a casual, contemporary feel.