Sans Contrasted Tabot 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, retro, friendly, quirky, display impact, retro charm, friendly tone, hand-inked feel, soft, rounded, bouncy, chunky, inked.
A heavy, soft-edged display sans with rounded corners and a subtly wavy, inked silhouette. Strokes show gentle modulation and tapered terminals that create an organic rhythm, with slightly irregular curves that keep the texture lively. Counters are compact but open enough for display use, and joins tend to be smooth and bulbous, giving letters a cushioned, carved look. The overall impression is bold and sturdy while still feeling hand-shaped rather than mechanically rigid.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its bold texture and soft modulation can be appreciated—headlines, posters, signage, and logo lockups. It also fits playful packaging and editorial display settings that want a retro, human touch. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes where counters and spacing remain comfortable.
The font conveys a cheerful, throwback personality—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive. Its bouncy curves and mild irregularity add warmth and humor, suggesting a casual, approachable tone suited to lighthearted messaging.
Likely designed to deliver a strong display presence with a hand-inked softness, balancing high impact with approachability. The gentle contrast and rounded terminals suggest an aim toward friendly, nostalgic styling for attention-oriented typography.
Uppercase forms read as strong and poster-like, while the lowercase introduces more whimsy through rounded bowls and curved terminals. Numerals follow the same soft, weighty construction, maintaining a consistent dark color and a cohesive, friendly texture across mixed text.