Sans Contrasted Wamu 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, assertive, impact, elegance, motion, editorial voice, brand presence, calligraphic, swashy, tapered, bracketed, dynamic.
A slanted, high-contrast design with strongly tapered strokes and sharp, wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and tensioned, while joins and diagonals feel crisp and directional, producing a lively rhythm across words. The lowercase shows a compact, readable structure with pronounced entry/exit strokes and occasional subtle flares, while the uppercase leans toward classical proportions with clean, sculpted counters. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves and narrow joins that reinforce the energetic texture in text.
This font is well suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles in magazines and editorial layouts. It can also support brand marks, campaign graphics, and premium packaging where a stylish, high-impact italic voice is needed. For longer reading, it performs best when given adequate size and leading to preserve clarity of its fine strokes.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, combining editorial sophistication with a confident, forward-leaning motion. It feels suited to upscale contexts where a sense of style and emphasis is desirable, without becoming ornamental to the point of novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold italic personality with refined contrast and a distinctly directional, calligraphic stress—capturing elegance and speed while remaining structured enough for contemporary layout work.
Spacing and letterfit create a dense, punchy color in lines of text, especially in bold settings, and the strong contrast rewards use at moderate-to-large sizes. The distinctive terminals and angled stress give headings a branded feel, while the consistent slant helps maintain flow across longer phrases.