Sans Contrasted Nomiy 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, quirky, retro, storybook, hand-cut, expressiveness, retro charm, handcrafted feel, display impact, flared terminals, soft corners, irregular rhythm, compact forms, high-waist caps.
This typeface presents compact, vertically oriented letterforms with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes are generally sturdy with subtle modulation, and many terminals flare or taper, creating a carved or hand-cut impression rather than purely geometric construction. Curves are smooth but not mechanical, with occasional pinched joins and asymmetrical bowls that add character. Counters tend to be moderately open for the width, and the overall spacing feels tight and energetic, especially in the uppercase.
Best suited to display settings where personality is desirable, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set with generous leading, but the distinctive shapes and tight rhythm make it most effective at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is whimsical and theatrical, suggesting a retro display sensibility with a touch of handcrafted charm. Its idiosyncratic shapes and flared endings give it a friendly, mischievous personality that reads as expressive rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, decorative sans voice that feels handcrafted and slightly vintage, prioritizing recognizable character and visual texture over neutrality. Its flared terminals and subtle stroke modulation aim to keep simple structures engaging and memorable.
Uppercase forms appear tall and slightly top-heavy, while lowercase maintains a steady x-height and straightforward, single-storey shapes where applicable. Numerals follow the same stylized logic, with noticeable personality in curved figures and angled joints. The texture in paragraphs is lively, with letterform quirks becoming a defining feature at larger sizes.