Sans Contrasted Vajo 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classike' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, logotypes, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, modernist, impact, refinement, distinctiveness, editorial tone, brand voice, sharp, crisp, sculptural, geometric, monoline accents.
A striking display face built on hefty vertical stems paired with hairline cross-strokes and sliced, calligraphic diagonals. Letterforms lean toward tall, compact proportions with generous counters, producing a strong black–white rhythm. Several glyphs introduce razor-thin connectors and wedges (notably in K, Q, V/W/X, and select numerals), creating a deliberate, high-drama texture. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are mostly clean and abrupt, and the overall spacing reads tight and headline-oriented.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its thin strokes and sharp joins can be appreciated—headlines, cover lines, posters, and brand marks. It can add a premium, editorial edge to packaging and campaign graphics, while longer passages are more comfortable when set large with generous leading.
The tone is crisp and commanding, with an editorial sensibility that feels polished and high-end. Its sharp hairline gestures add tension and sophistication, giving text a theatrical, fashion-forward presence rather than a neutral utility voice.
The font appears designed to maximize contrast and impact in display settings, combining compact, authoritative forms with hairline gestures to signal refinement and contemporary style. Its distinctive diagonals and selectively thinned connections suggest an intention to create instantly recognizable word shapes for branding and editorial titling.
The design mixes sturdy, poster-like verticals with extremely fine linking strokes that can visually disappear at small sizes or low-resolution output. The distinctive diagonals and occasional “sliced” joins create a bespoke look that stands out in titles, but also make the texture less uniform than a conventional workhorse face.