Sans Contrasted Afpe 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface uses slender hairlines paired with fuller verticals, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Curves are clean and generously open, with smooth transitions into pointed terminals rather than blunt cuts. The overall construction feels measured and vertical, with ample sidebearings that give the letters an airy, polished texture in text. Uppercase forms are stately and restrained, while the lowercase maintains clear, classical proportions and a neatly drawn double-storey “g” that reinforces its formal tone.
It performs best in display settings where its contrast and sharp terminals can read cleanly—magazine typography, fashion/beauty branding, book or report titling, and upscale packaging. It can also work for short text passages at comfortable sizes where the airy spacing and clear forms maintain readability.
The font conveys a quiet luxury and editorial sophistication, balancing contemporary sharpness with classical poise. Its delicate detailing and bright page color suggest precision and taste, making it feel premium without becoming ornate or nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver an elevated, contemporary editorial voice through high contrast, controlled proportions, and sharply finished terminals, offering a refined alternative to more conventional minimalist faces.
Distinctive pointed terminals appear in several letters (notably in diagonals and curved joins), adding a subtle sense of motion. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and appear designed to sit comfortably alongside text, supporting a cohesive typographic system.