Sans Contrasted Hafo 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, playful, loud, attention grabbing, retro display, dynamic emphasis, brand impact, headline focus, rounded, oblique, swashy, compact, inky.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact internal counters and prominent stroke modulation that creates a carved, wedge-like look in many joins and terminals. The shapes are broad and low-slung, with rounded corners, bulbous bowls, and frequent flared endings that give the letters a stamped, poster-like solidity. Curves dominate the construction, and the rhythm feels energetic due to the strong slant and subtly irregular, hand-cut spacing impression.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and sports or entertainment branding. It can also work for packaging and logo wordmarks where a bold, slanted voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for dense body copy because the heavy color and tight counters can reduce readability at small sizes.
The font projects an assertive, high-energy tone with a nostalgic, display-driven flavor. Its chunky forms and slanted momentum feel sporty and attention-seeking, while the rounded, slightly quirky details keep it from feeling cold or strictly technical.
The design appears intended as an impactful display sans that combines forward motion with a retro, sign-painting or poster aesthetic. Its contrasting strokes, rounded mass, and flared terminals emphasize personality and presence over restraint.
The figures are bold and stylized, with simplified forms that prioritize impact over neutrality. In longer text the dark color builds quickly, producing a strong texture that reads best at larger sizes where the counters and stroke contrast can breathe.