Sans Contrasted Kaba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, magazine titles, branding, art deco, editorial, fashion, high-end, dramatic, luxury feel, deco revival, display impact, geometric refinement, geometric, monolinear hairlines, sharp terminals, circular bowls, tall caps.
This typeface uses crisp geometric construction with extreme thick–thin modulation: heavy vertical stems are paired with hairline horizontals and delicate curves. Many forms lean on near-perfect circles and clean straight segments, creating a polished, display-first rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and unbracketed, with sharp joins and occasional tapered diagonals that read as cut or chiseled. Proportions are cap-forward with tall, narrow-feeling capitals, while the lowercase keeps a clear, readable structure but retains the same dramatic contrast and circular counters.
Best suited for headlines, wordmarks, and short display settings where the hairlines can stay intact and the contrast can be appreciated. It works well for fashion and lifestyle branding, magazine mastheads, posters, and elevated packaging, especially when ample tracking and generous sizes are available.
The overall tone is glamorous and theatrical, evoking vintage luxury and modern fashion publishing at once. Its contrast and geometric restraint create a confident, curated feel that reads as premium and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast sans with a geometric, Deco-leaning voice—prioritizing striking silhouettes and refined thin strokes for display typography rather than utilitarian text use.
Several letters emphasize strong verticals (notably in E, F, H, I, L, T) against very light cross-strokes, which increases sparkle at larger sizes but can make small text feel fragile. The round letters (O, Q, C, G) are especially prominent and graphic, giving the font a distinctive, poster-like silhouette.