Sans Contrasted Kavu 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, art deco, fashion, dramatic, chic, display impact, deco revival, graphic contrast, brand voice, editorial flair, bicolor, stencil-like, geometric, high-contrast, modular.
A geometric, high-contrast display sans with a distinctive two-tone construction: many forms are split between dense vertical blocks and hairline arcs or diagonals. Curves tend toward near-perfect circles and clean semicircles, while straight strokes are often rendered as monolithic slabs, producing a rhythmic alternation of mass and air. The alphabet mixes broad, open counters with occasional razor-thin joins and sharp triangular terminals, giving several letters a cutout or stencil-like feel. Numerals follow the same logic, combining solid stems with minimal, wire-like curves for a striking, graphic texture.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, and short statements where its graphic contrast can carry the composition. It also works well for fashion and lifestyle branding, boutique packaging, and poster or event identities that benefit from a distinctive, art-directed typographic voice.
The overall tone is bold and stylized, with a refined, editorial glamour that nods to Art Deco and modern fashion typography. The strong black shapes and delicate filaments create a theatrical, high-impact voice that feels curated, premium, and slightly experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through a modular, two-tone stroke system—pairing solid vertical masses with hairline geometry to create a contemporary Deco-inspired display look. Its consistent circular construction and repeated thick–thin motif suggest a focus on stylization and brandable character over neutral text utility.
Because the design relies on extreme thick–thin relationships and internal splits, readability improves at larger sizes where the hairlines and internal cut lines remain crisp. The texture becomes especially lively in mixed-case settings, where heavy verticals create a strong beat against the lighter curved strokes.