Sans Contrasted Vape 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, dynamic, headline impact, luxury tone, editorial flair, dynamic motion, calligraphic, wedge terminals, bracketed feel, teardrop joins, high-tilt.
A slanted, display-oriented design with sweeping curves and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The outlines show a calligraphic, broad-nib logic: heavy main strokes pair with hairline connectors, and many joins resolve into teardrop-like traps or tapered entries. Terminals often finish in sharp wedges rather than flat cuts, giving counters a crisp, sculpted edge. Proportions feel lively and slightly condensed in places, with generous curves in C/G/O/Q and sturdy vertical emphasis in letters like B/D/N. Numerals follow the same expressive contrast, with elegant, hairline elements and strong, weighty bowls.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and culture layouts, poster titles, and brand marks that want a refined, high-impact voice. It can also work for packaging and pull quotes where the contrast and slant add drama and sophistication.
The font projects an upscale, editorial tone—polished and theatrical at once. Its steep slant and razor-thin hairlines add speed and tension, while the heavy strokes keep it assertive and headline-ready. Overall it reads as classic-meets-contemporary, suited to dramatic typography where form is part of the message.
Likely intended as an expressive, modern-leaning editorial italic that leverages strong contrast and tapered terminals to create a luxurious, attention-grabbing texture. The design prioritizes gesture and elegance over neutrality, aiming to stand out in prominent typographic roles.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered terminals become a defining feature, creating a shimmering texture and sharp rhythm across words. The angled stress and pointed finishing details can make dense paragraphs feel energetic but demanding, while short lines and isolated words look especially striking.