Sans Contrasted Ilho 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A high-contrast sans with geometric construction and pronounced weight shifts between thick verticals and razor-thin hairlines. Many forms use circular bowls paired with vertical stems, producing a rhythmic pattern of solid blocks and open counters. Terminals are clean and mostly straight, with occasional sharp angles (notably in A, V, W, X, Y) and a mix of rounded and squared contours across the set. The x-height reads tall, and the overall spacing and widths vary by letter, reinforcing a display-forward, sculptural texture in words.
Best suited for headlines, posters, titling, and brand marks where its contrast and geometric drama can read clearly. It works well for fashion/editorial layouts, luxury-leaning packaging, and event or venue identities that benefit from a bold, stylized voice. For longer text, it’s most effective as a short accent—pull quotes, section heads, or display lines—rather than dense paragraphs.
The font projects a polished, era-evoking sophistication with a distinctly decorative edge. Its dramatic contrast and crisp geometry create a cinematic, fashion-minded tone—equal parts glamorous and architectural—while the sharp diagonals add energy and bite.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display sans that nods to Art Deco and modernist lettering through circular forms, sharp diagonals, and theatrical contrast. It prioritizes striking word shapes and visual rhythm over neutral text utility, aiming for strong identity and memorable typographic presence.
Several glyphs lean into stylized, monoline-like hairlines inside otherwise heavy silhouettes, which can create sparkle at large sizes but may thin out in small reproduction. Round letters (C, G, O, Q) emphasize near-perfect circles, while some lowercase shapes (a, e, g, q) adopt simplified, modern forms that keep the texture consistent and graphic.