Sans Contrasted Kisa 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, bubbly, quirky, friendly, attention, personality, retro charm, display impact, approachability, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, cartoonish.
This typeface uses heavy, simplified letterforms with rounded corners and smoothly swelling curves, paired with crisp, flat terminals. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation that feels sculpted rather than calligraphic, with counters that alternate between generous circles (as in O and o) and tighter, wedge-like apertures in several capitals. Proportions vary noticeably by glyph, creating an uneven, rhythmic texture; diagonals are stout and compact, and joins tend to be blunt and sturdy. Lowercase forms are compact with a single-storey a, a bulbous g, and a distinctive, footed t, all reinforcing a soft, display-first silhouette.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, event graphics, packaging, and branding where a warm, retro-leaning personality is desirable. It can work well for short headlines, logos, and punchy captions, especially when the goal is to add playful texture and strong visual presence.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, with a mid-century/retro sign-painting energy and a cartoon-like friendliness. Its irregular rhythm and chunky contrast give it a whimsical, slightly mischievous voice that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and impact through bold, rounded silhouettes and pronounced contrast, while keeping construction simple and sans-like. Its variable proportions and sculpted terminals suggest a focus on distinctive, memorable word-shapes for display typography rather than neutral continuous reading.
The numerals are bold and graphic, with wide bowls and strong internal shaping that matches the letters, making them suitable for punchy headlines and short, attention-grabbing strings. In longer text blocks the lively modulation and variable proportions create a textured, decorative color that is best used at larger sizes.