Sans Contrasted Fifa 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, children’s media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, impact, friendliness, retro display, approachability, bold branding, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broadly curved bowls. Strokes show gentle modulation at joins and terminals, giving counters an organic, slightly uneven rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. Many forms lean on soft, swollen curves (notably in C, G, O, S) paired with flat-sided stems, creating a lively mix of round and blocky geometry. The lowercase has a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and sturdy, simplified shapes that keep texture dense and dark in lines of text. Figures are bold and straightforward, with round 0 and robust, blocky 1–7 forms suited to display sizing.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and logo wordmarks where its bold, rounded shapes can lead the visual hierarchy. It also fits packaging, entertainment, and children- or family-oriented communications that benefit from a friendly, cartoon-leaning voice. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at large sizes or in brief blocks where its dense color remains readable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, retro display energy. Its chunky silhouettes and softened corners read as friendly and informal, suggesting a personality that’s more playful than corporate. The subtle stroke modulation adds warmth and a hand-cut poster sensibility without becoming script-like or decorative.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a welcoming, soft-edged feel—combining simplified construction with gently modulated strokes to avoid a purely industrial look. Its forms emphasize immediate recognizability and playful character for display-driven typography.
The design prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent black color, which helps headlines feel punchy. Internal counters are relatively small in some letters, so clarity benefits from generous sizing and spacing, especially in dense phrases.