Sans Contrasted Beli 3 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sharply contrasted text and display face built around hairline connections and emphatic vertical stems, producing a distinctly crisp rhythm. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with pointed apexes (notably in A/V/W), tight apertures, and finely tapered terminals that read as cut or drawn with a flexible nib. Uppercase shapes feel tall and elegant, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with delicate joins and small counters that emphasize the contrast. Numerals follow the same logic, mixing thin diagonals and slender curves with sturdy verticals for a refined, editorial texture.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and branding where its crisp contrast and compact proportions can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text in high-end editorial layouts, invitations, and packaging, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, evoking fashion mastheads, luxury packaging, and high-end editorial typography. Its extreme thin-thick interplay and sharp detailing convey sophistication and a slightly theatrical elegance rather than a utilitarian voice.
The likely intention is to deliver an elegant, fashion-forward contrasted voice with pronounced vertical emphasis and hairline refinement—optimized for stylish display typography while retaining enough structure to set short text passages when conditions are favorable.
The design relies on very thin hairlines for internal joins and diagonals, which creates striking sparkle at larger sizes and a distinctive, razor-like silhouette in letters such as K, M, N, X, and Y. Curved letters like C, G, S, and the bowls in b/p show pronounced thick-to-thin modulation that gives the text a shimmering, high-style cadence.