Sans Contrasted Vasa 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Athisthan' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, dramatic, luxury, modernist, headline impact, editorial polish, brand distinctiveness, stylized elegance, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, sculpted, pointed.
A slanted display face with sharply tapered joins and pronounced stroke modulation, creating a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Many terminals resolve into needle-like points and fine hairline wedges, while the heavier strokes stay compact and solid, producing a taut rhythm across words. Curves are clean and controlled, with narrow apertures and brisk, angular transitions that keep forms feeling sleek rather than soft. Numerals and capitals show a similarly chiseled construction, with distinctive diagonal cuts and occasional hairline spurs that read as intentional graphic accents.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand moments that benefit from a luxurious, high-impact voice. It works especially well in large sizes for covers, posters, and campaign graphics where the sharp hairlines and tapered terminals can be appreciated. For longer text, it functions most effectively as a display accent (pull quotes, section openers, and short blurbs) rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is high-fashion and editorial, pairing elegance with a slightly aggressive edge. The sharp hairlines and razor terminals feel glamorous and dramatic, while the compact, slanted forms maintain a contemporary, design-forward attitude. It conveys sophistication with tension—polished, but not delicate.
The design appears aimed at delivering an expressive, contemporary display italic with strong contrast and signature razor-cut detailing. Its construction prioritizes visual flair and recognizable texture, offering a refined but assertive tone for editorial and branding-driven applications.
The hairline details and pointed terminals become more prominent as size increases, where the wedge cuts and thin strokes read as deliberate style cues rather than texture. In longer settings the strong slant and dense black shapes create a fast, energetic cadence with clear emphasis on headline impact.