Sans Contrasted Belu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, elegant, dramatic, modern, editorial display, luxury branding, space saving, visual drama, condensed, sharp, crisp, refined, sleek.
This typeface shows a strongly condensed, vertical build with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapered terminals. Stems are straight and disciplined, while curves are narrow and controlled, creating a tall, column-like texture in words. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact bowls and tight apertures, and the overall rhythm alternates between hairline connections and firm verticals. Numerals and capitals follow the same slender, high-contrast logic, producing a clean but attention-grabbing silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and subheads where a tall, refined presence is desirable. It can work well for fashion, beauty, and luxury-oriented branding, as well as posters and packaging that need a sleek, premium feel while conserving horizontal space.
The overall tone feels polished and editorial, with a runway-fashion elegance and a slightly dramatic, high-contrast sparkle. Its narrow proportions and sharp finishing give it a contemporary, premium voice that reads as confident and curated rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an editorial display voice that combines condensed efficiency with high-contrast refinement. Its controlled geometry and sharp terminals aim to create a striking, modern look that stays elegant under large-scale typography.
In longer sample lines, the condensed width creates efficient line lengths and a distinct, striped texture; the contrast adds sophistication but can also increase visual flicker at smaller sizes or on low-resolution reproduction. The design’s tight inner spaces and fine hairlines suggest it will benefit from generous size and spacing in display settings.