Sans Contrasted Daku 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, refined, modern, airy, formal, premium tone, editorial voice, display clarity, modern refinement, crisp, minimal, elegant, sharp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast Latin typeface with crisp, tapered terminals and a generally upright, composed stance. Curves transition from hairline connections into fuller verticals, creating a clean, rhythmic modulation across both caps and lowercase. The letterforms favor open counters and restrained detailing, with smooth bowls and pointed joins on diagonals; overall spacing reads even and measured, giving the design a light, airy texture despite the strong thick–thin contrast.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and magazine layouts where its contrast and sharp terminals can provide sparkle and hierarchy. It also fits fashion and luxury branding, packaging, and posters that benefit from an elegant, contemporary voice; for smaller sizes, generous leading and careful rendering help preserve the fine hairlines.
The font conveys an editorial, refined tone—confident and cultured rather than playful. Its sharp hairlines and polished shapes suggest sophistication and precision, lending a quietly dramatic presence suited to premium, design-forward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast look with minimal ornamentation—combining a clean structure with dramatic stroke modulation for upscale display typography.
Capitals feel stately and stable, with a classic proportioning and a clear emphasis on vertical strokes. Lowercase forms maintain a controlled, bookish rhythm, and the numerals follow the same contrast model, reading cleanly at display sizes where the hairlines can breathe.