Sans Contrasted Uhni 3 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, pull quotes, editorial, formal, authoritative, classic, stately, display impact, editorial voice, classic authority, brand gravitas, bracketed, vertical stress, ball terminals, open counters, sturdy.
This font presents robust, wide-set letterforms with pronounced stroke modulation and a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are softened by subtle bracketed joins and occasional ball-like finishes, giving corners a less mechanical feel while keeping edges crisp. Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, with generous internal counters and clear differentiation between straight stems and rounded bowls. The lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a moderate x-height, rounded shoulders, and a compact, weighty color that stays even across text. Figures are similarly sturdy and wide, designed to sit confidently alongside the letters.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, and prominent typographic moments where width and strong contrast can carry the layout. The sturdy, traditional shapes also work well for branding and packaging that aims to feel established and trustworthy. For editorial design, it can be effective in pull quotes and short blocks of display text where its heavy color remains an asset.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, balancing bold presence with a refined, editorial polish. Its wide proportions and contrast add a sense of ceremony and authority, reading as serious rather than playful. The finishing details introduce a slightly historic, bookish warmth without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a commanding display voice with a classic sensibility, pairing wide, bold forms with contrast and subtly softened terminals for a more cultivated finish. It prioritizes impact and readability at larger sizes while retaining familiar, text-rooted structures.
In longer text, the dense weight and width create a dark typographic color that suits emphatic settings and short-to-medium passages. The design’s contrast and softened terminals help prevent the forms from feeling purely industrial, while still keeping a straightforward, upright posture.