Sans Contrasted Daga 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, print elegance, editorial clarity, premium tone, display refinement, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, tapered, dynamic.
This typeface shows a pronounced thick–thin rhythm with sharp, clean terminals and subtly tapered strokes. Letterforms are built on classical proportions with moderate x-height, open counters, and a steady baseline, while curves and joins feel slightly calligraphic in their modulation. Many stems and diagonals narrow into pointed or wedge-like ends, giving the outlines a crisp, chiseled look and a lively, drawn-in-ink texture. The overall color on the page is even, but with enough contrast to create sparkle in larger sizes.
It works best for editorial settings such as magazine headings, pull quotes, and book or journal titling where contrast and crisp details can be appreciated. The strong silhouettes also suit premium branding, invitations, and packaging, especially when set at medium to large sizes. For extended text, it can perform in comfortable reading sizes where its classical proportions and open counters help maintain clarity.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and formal print. Its high-contrast detailing adds a refined, slightly dramatic character that can feel elegant and authoritative rather than casual. The sharp tapering also lends a hint of historical or engraved sensibility, suitable for sophisticated branding and editorial voices.
The design appears intended to bring a classical, print-oriented voice into contemporary composition, pairing traditional proportions with sharp, tapered detailing for added character. Its consistent contrast and disciplined structure suggest a focus on polished editorial typography and refined display use.
Round letters (like O and Q) are compact and well-contained, and the punctuation-like terminals on several capitals create distinctive silhouettes that read clearly at display sizes. Numerals appear oldstyle-influenced in feel, with varied widths and pronounced contrast that matches the letters’ modulation.