Sans Contrasted Legid 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, children's books, playful, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, handmade feel, approachability, personality, casual display, rounded, humanist, bouncy, asymmetric, informal.
This sans has a lively, hand-drawn construction with subtly irregular geometry and a gently uneven rhythm across strokes and widths. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly cut, and curves feel elastic rather than mechanically perfect. Stroke modulation is noticeable: horizontals and joins often appear lighter than verticals, and some letters show slightly flared or thickened areas that mimic marker or brush pressure. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with some wide, open forms and others more compact, giving the alphabet an intentionally non-uniform, personal feel.
It works well for branding, packaging, and display settings where a friendly, characterful voice is desired—especially in short headlines, posters, labels, and playful editorial callouts. It can also suit children’s or lifestyle-oriented materials where a casual, handcrafted tone supports the message.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, improvised character that reads as human-made rather than engineered. Its bouncy shapes and idiosyncratic details create a sense of energy and informality, suitable for designs that want warmth and personality over strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-rendered, personable sans style while retaining clear letterforms and readable counters. Its controlled irregularities and stroke modulation suggest an aim to balance legibility with a distinctive, informal texture.
Several capitals and numerals show distinctive, slightly wobbly contours and angled strokes that enhance the handmade impression. Counters are generally generous, and many forms avoid sharp corners, keeping the texture soft even at larger sizes. The varying glyph widths create a varied color on the line, making the font feel animated in longer text runs.