Sans Contrasted Dihy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, titles, fashion, editorial, refined, dramatic, modern classic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, brand elegance, hairline, wedge serif, flared, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast, upright design with striking hairlines and bold vertical stems, creating a crisp, sculpted rhythm across words. Terminals often resolve into fine, pointed wedges and subtle flares, giving the letterforms a lightly serifed feel even where strokes remain clean and minimal. Capitals are tall and elegant with wide open counters and sharp joins, while the lowercase keeps a relatively restrained x-height with generous ascenders/descenders and calligraphic stress. Figures follow the same contrast logic, mixing strong spines with delicate entry/exit strokes for a polished, display-forward texture.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, brand wordmarks, titles, and posters where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headings when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, pairing classic refinement with a contemporary sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and knife-thin details read as confident and high-end, suited to fashion and cultural contexts where elegance and impact matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a premium, high-contrast voice with a modern editorial sensibility—balancing classic letterform proportions with sharper terminals and a clean, contemporary finish for impactful display typography.
In text settings the thin horizontals and fine joins create a shimmering texture, especially at larger sizes, while the strong verticals maintain clarity and structure. The distinctive wedge-like terminals and tapered curves give headlines a tailored, slightly formal character without feeling ornate.