Sans Contrasted Dava 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, display impact, luxury tone, editorial clarity, brand presence, hierarchy, thin hairlines, sharp terminals, high-contrast, calligraphic, crisp.
This typeface presents a highly contrasted, upright construction with extremely thin hairlines paired against strong vertical stems. Curves are smooth and taut, with sharp, clean terminals and a generally vertical stress that gives round letters a composed, formal posture. Uppercase forms feel tall and stately, while the lowercase balances compact bowls with long, confident ascenders and descenders; counters are open and well-defined. Overall spacing reads even and deliberate, producing a polished rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.
It performs best for headlines, magazine typography, brand marks, and other display applications where strong contrast can carry the visual identity. It also fits luxury packaging, invitations, and campaign graphics that benefit from a crisp, refined typographic presence.
The tone is luxurious and composed, with a distinctly editorial sophistication. The dramatic contrast and razor-like details create a sense of high-end restraint—poised rather than playful—suited to contexts where refinement and hierarchy are important.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a modern, high-contrast look that elevates text through sharp detail and elegant proportions. Its consistent vertical emphasis and controlled rhythm suggest an intention to create a premium, editorial voice for display-driven typography.
The design relies on delicate hairlines and fine joins, so it reads most confidently at display sizes where its contrast and sharpness can be appreciated. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant curves and slim connecting strokes that reinforce the formal, fashion-forward voice.