Sans Contrasted Fago 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, lively, handwritten, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual branding, warm tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, calligraphic.
A right-leaning, brush-like sans with pronounced thick–thin modulation and rounded, inked terminals. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous strokes with a slightly elastic rhythm, mixing broad, weighty curves with finer connecting strokes. Counters are generally open and generous, while curves are emphasized over straight geometry; diagonals and joins read like single-gesture pen movements. Proportions vary by glyph, adding a natural, hand-rendered cadence across the set.
This font suits branding and packaging that benefit from a personable, craft-forward voice, as well as posters, headlines, and short editorial callouts where expressive contrast can do the work. It’s especially effective for food, lifestyle, and event communications, and for social media graphics where a handwritten warmth helps differentiate messaging.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a breezy, personal feel reminiscent of casual signwriting or marker lettering. The lively contrast and forward slant suggest energy and informality, making text feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while maintaining a clean, sans-like simplicity. Its goal is legibility at display sizes with an energetic, brush-script flavor that adds character without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals present a simplified, modern silhouette with occasional swashy turns (notably in rounded letters), while lowercase forms lean more distinctly handwritten, creating a friendly mixed-case texture. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded bowls and tapered stroke endings that keep them visually consistent in display settings.