Sans Contrasted Wari 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, classic, dramatic, refined, assertive, expressive emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, display impact, refined drama, calligraphic, diagonal stress, bracketed terminals, ball terminals, lively.
This typeface presents as a slanted, high-contrast design with a calligraphic feel: thick main strokes paired with hairline connections and tapered endings. Letterforms show diagonal stress and a gently modulated rhythm, with rounded joins and softly bracketed transitions that keep the heavy strokes from feeling blunt. Proportions are moderately compact in the lowercase with a normal x-height, while capitals are broad and emphatic, giving strong headline presence. Numerals are similarly slanted and modulated, with open counters and sharp, clean curves that match the text’s lively stroke behavior.
It performs best in headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where the contrast and slant can contribute character and hierarchy. It also suits branding and packaging where an elegant, energetic voice is needed, especially when set with generous spacing and comfortable line height.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, combining a traditional, bookish elegance with a slightly theatrical punch. The slant and contrast add motion and energy, while the smooth curves and tapered terminals keep it polished rather than rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver an upscale, expressive italic voice with strong contrast and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm—aimed at creating memorable emphasis and a refined editorial texture rather than neutrality.
Several glyphs use distinctive, expressive details—such as a sweeping Q tail, curved descenders, and angled entry/exit strokes—that enhance personality in display settings. At larger sizes the thin strokes read as crisp accents, emphasizing the design’s contrast and dynamic texture.