Sans Contrasted Lobuk 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, magazine, branding, dynamic, retro, editorial, quirky, expressive, save space, add motion, add personality, editorial emphasis, condensed, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, rhythmic.
This typeface is a slanted, condensed sans with subtly calligraphic construction and noticeable modulation. Strokes tend to taper at terminals, with rounded joins and gently softened corners that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Counters are relatively open for the width, while curves (C, G, O, Q) show smooth, slightly off-axis ovals that reinforce the forward-leaning momentum. Overall spacing feels tight and compact, producing a dense, energetic line with a hand-touched regularity.
It performs best in display contexts where a compact, energetic voice is needed—headlines, posters, magazine pull quotes, and branding elements that benefit from a distinctive slant. It can also work for short bursts of text (captions, subheads) when you want a brisk, editorial tone without resorting to a full script style.
The tone is brisk and animated, with a vintage editorial flavor that reads as human and slightly eccentric. Its angled posture and tapered endings give it a spirited, conversational feel—more expressive than neutral—while still staying clean enough for contemporary layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, fast-moving sans with a touch of calligraphic modulation—aimed at creating emphasis and personality in limited horizontal space while remaining broadly readable.
Uppercase forms are tall and streamlined, and the numerals follow the same narrow, slanted rhythm with simple, legible silhouettes. The italic angle is consistent across glyphs, and the contrast is used more for sparkle and movement than for formal elegance.