Sans Contrasted Wahe 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, assertive, retro, energetic, impact, motion, emphasis, display, attention, slanted, chunky, bracketed, teardrop terminals, open counters.
A heavy, right-leaning display style with pronounced thick–thin modulation and broad proportions. Strokes are compact and weighty, with curved forms showing generous bowls and open counters, while joins and terminals often finish with soft, rounded or teardrop-like endings. The rhythm is punchy and forward-moving, aided by the consistent slant and a slightly compressed interior spacing that keeps word shapes dense and bold. Numerals and capitals share the same muscular, high-contrast construction, producing strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited for impactful headlines, posters, and prominent branding where bold, kinetic letterforms are an advantage. It works well for sports or entertainment graphics, product packaging, and promotional copy that benefits from a condensed block of energetic text. For longer reading, it will be more effective in short bursts such as pull quotes, badges, and subheads.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, reading as confident and motion-driven. Its slanted stance and bold mass give it a sporty, headline-ready feel with a touch of retro advertising flair. The contrast and rounded finishing details add a polished, lively character rather than a purely industrial one.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact through a bold, slanted structure and strong stroke modulation. Its construction prioritizes speed, emphasis, and recognizable silhouettes, suggesting an intention for display typography in attention-grabbing settings.
In continuous text the dense color and strong slant create a dramatic texture, making it most comfortable when given ample size and line spacing. The letterforms maintain consistent styling across cases, with rounded curves and emphasized stroke transitions that keep the look cohesive.