Sans Contrasted Pumo 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Boocr' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, sporty, impact, ruggedness, modularity, branding, squared, condensed feel, cornered, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, squared sans with compact proportions and a strong, blocky silhouette. Strokes are predominantly straight and monoline-ish at a glance, but with visible modulation through tapered joins, notched corners, and small cut-in counters that add a contrasted, carved look. Terminals are flat and blunt, corners are mostly squared with occasional slight rounding, and bowls/counters are rectangular or slot-like. The lowercase is sturdy and tall, with short ascenders/descenders relative to its x-height and a tight, upright rhythm; numerals and capitals keep the same rigid, modular geometry for consistent headline impact.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, and short-callout copy where the dense, blocky forms can deliver maximum impact. It also fits sports branding, industrial-themed packaging, and bold signage where a mechanical, hard-edged voice supports the message.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, leaning industrial and retro with a machined, signage-like confidence. The notches and squared apertures add a rugged, almost stenciled energy that feels sporty and action-oriented rather than refined or literary.
The font appears designed to maximize visual punch through chunky forms and squared geometry, while adding character via carved notches and tapered transitions. The intent reads as a distinctive display face that evokes engineered lettering—built for loud, condensed-feeling titles and branding rather than extended text.
The design’s internal cut-ins and narrow counters can fill in at smaller sizes, while the strong vertical emphasis and compact spacing make it read best when given room to breathe. Its rigid geometry creates a distinctive texture in all-caps and short words, with an intentionally engineered, display-first personality.