Sans Contrasted Waba 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, editorial, packaging, dynamic, modernist, assertive, sporty, emphasis, motion, distinctiveness, display impact, brand voice, oblique stress, sheared forms, ink-trap feel, tapered terminals, sharp joins.
A slanted, sans-based design with pronounced contrast between thick stems and thinner connecting strokes. The forms are broadly rounded yet cut with crisp angles, producing a lively rhythm and a slightly compressed, forward-leaning silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and oval, and several joins and terminals show tapered, wedge-like endings that add snap and directionality. Letterfit appears relatively tight, with energetic diagonals and strong stroke modulation giving the alphabet a sculpted, calligraphic-meets-geometric feel.
Best used where impact and personality are needed—headlines, display typography, brand marks, and short editorial callouts. The strong contrast and slanted construction help it stand out in posters and packaging, and it can add a sporty, modern accent to logos or campaign graphics.
The overall tone reads fast and contemporary, with a confident, high-energy presence. Its slant and sharp internal cuts suggest motion and emphasis, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than severe. The result feels suited to attention-getting, style-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a display-forward italic with dramatic stroke modulation, combining clean sans construction with sharpened terminals and notched details to create speed, emphasis, and a distinctive texture.
Round characters show a distinctive ‘cut’ or pinched detail in places, creating a slightly ink-trap-like notch that strengthens the graphic texture at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same oblique momentum and contrast, keeping a consistent color across mixed-case settings in the sample text.