Sans Contrasted Puha 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, poster, industrial, retro, assertive, dramatic, impact, distinctiveness, print texture, stencil effect, stencil-like, ink-trap, blocky, compressed counters, vertical stress.
A heavy, blocky display face built from simplified geometric forms with sharp terminals and pronounced vertical stress. Many letters show deliberate internal cuts and notches that read as stencil-like breaks or ink-trap-style apertures, creating strong rhythm and preventing the counters from clogging. Curves are broad and compact (notably in C/G/O/S), while straight-sided shapes (E/F/H/I/L) keep a rigid, architectural feel. Lowercase follows the same robust construction with single-storey forms and tight bowls; numerals are chunky and graphic, with distinctive cut-ins that echo the alphabet’s internal breaks.
Best suited to large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and bold branding where its internal cuts and compact counters can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or labels that want an industrial, stamped look, especially in short phrases rather than long passages.
The overall tone is bold and commanding, with a utilitarian, print-forward character that feels both vintage and industrial. The cut shapes add a slightly mechanical, engineered flavor, giving headlines a punchy, poster-ready presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a distinctive cut-and-notched construction, balancing rigid geometry with controlled openings to maintain legibility at heavy weights. It prioritizes a graphic, print-oriented texture that stands out in display settings.
Spacing and silhouette emphasis favor impact over small-size clarity; the narrow openings and internal breaks become a defining texture in running text. The design reads especially well when set large, where the cut details and strong black shapes become a deliberate pattern.