Sans Contrasted Askum 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, refined, modernist, poised, space saving, editorial voice, modern refinement, clean display, condensed, high-waisted, tapered strokes, rounded terminals, crisp.
A condensed, monoline-to-gently-tapered text face with clean, open forms and restrained stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and fairly round, while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the letters a polished, contemporary rhythm. Capitals are tall and narrow with generous interior space; lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with simple two-storey forms where expected and minimal ornament. Numerals are similarly compact and linear, keeping a consistent vertical emphasis across the set.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and subheads where a slim silhouette can add sophistication without heavy visual weight. It can also work for branding, packaging, and poster typography when a tall, space-efficient voice is needed, especially in layouts that benefit from a clean, high-fashion typographic color.
The overall tone is composed and editorial, pairing a fashion-magazine slenderness with a calm, contemporary neutrality. It feels refined rather than playful, projecting precision, clarity, and a slightly luxurious restraint.
Likely designed to provide a space-saving, stylish display-to-text option that maintains clarity while delivering a refined, contemporary presence. The controlled contrast and disciplined proportions suggest an emphasis on elegant verticality and polished typographic texture.
The design’s narrow proportions and vertical stress create a strong columnar texture, making lines of text feel tidy and organized. Subtle contrast and rounded terminals soften the austerity, helping it read as sophisticated rather than stark.