Sans Contrasted Lemem 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, whimsical, personality, informality, display impact, retro charm, condensed, tall, bouncy, irregular, tapered.
This font is a condensed, tall sans with a lively, uneven rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation. Stems often taper or flare slightly, and many strokes show subtle curvature and asymmetry that suggest a hand-drawn or cut-paper construction rather than strict geometry. Counters are generally open and simple, with rounded forms in letters like O/C and more angular joins in letters like K/W/X. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a slightly wavy baseline-and-capline impression in text while remaining clearly legible.
It works best in headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its lively irregularity can be a feature, such as posters, packaging, book covers, and distinctive branding. It can also suit playful UI accents or labels when set with comfortable tracking to preserve clarity in narrow forms.
The tone is quirky and playful, with a light retro feel and a handmade charm. Its narrow, springy silhouettes and irregular stroke behavior create an animated, personable voice that reads as friendly and informal rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to provide a condensed display voice that feels human and characterful while staying readable. By combining a sans skeleton with tapered strokes and uneven proportions, it aims to stand out with a casual, whimsical personality without relying on decorative add-ons.
Lowercase forms emphasize tall ascenders and compact bowls, and the numerals follow the same condensed, slightly irregular logic, helping text and display settings feel cohesive. The contrast is most apparent at terminals and along verticals where strokes pinch and widen, giving the face a subtly calligraphic, kinetic texture.