Sans Contrasted Okbol 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial display, friendly, playful, retro, folksy, chunky, display impact, approachability, vintage flavor, handcrafted feel, soft corners, ink-trap feel, wedge cuts, rounded bowls, lively rhythm.
This typeface uses heavy, confident strokes with gently rounded joins and subtly pinched terminals that create a slightly calligraphic, hand-cut feel. Curves are broad and full, counters are generous, and many letters show wedge-like cuts or notches at ends that read as softened slab-like suggestions rather than crisp serifs. The lowercase has a sturdy, compact build with a single-storey a and g, rounded shoulders on m/n, and a short, curved-shoulder r; the overall texture is dense but lively due to the varied terminal shaping. Numerals are similarly weighty and open, with rounded forms and distinctive angled finishing that keeps the set cohesive in text.
Best suited to display settings where its wide, weighty forms and lively terminals can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, cover titles, brand marks, packaging, and short editorial callouts. It can also work for large UI or signage-style labels when a friendly, attention-getting tone is desired, but it’s likely most effective when not set too small.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a slightly whimsical, vintage flavor. Its chunky silhouettes and softened terminal details give it an inviting personality that feels crafted rather than purely mechanical, making it energetic without becoming formal or severe.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, readable sans structure with handcrafted terminal gestures to create a distinctive, vintage-leaning display voice. It prioritizes impact and personality through broad proportions, open counters, and consistent wedge-like finishing details.
In the sample text, the strong weight and broad letterforms produce high impact and a dark, even color at larger sizes, while the quirky terminal cuts help prevent the texture from feeling monotonous. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same softened, cut-terminal logic, supporting a consistent, characterful voice.