Sans Contrasted Pude 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, vintage, showcard, playful, confident, decorative, attention-grabbing, retro signage, decorative display, brand character, beveled, faceted, wedge-cut, angular, blocky.
This typeface uses compact, weighty letterforms with subtly faceted contours that read like beveled or wedge-cut strokes rather than smooth geometric curves. Joins and terminals frequently resolve into angled cuts, giving counters and bowls a slightly sculpted, octagonal feel (notably in rounded letters and numerals). Stroke endings are mostly blunt and squared, with selective diagonal shearing that creates a crisp rhythm across words. Proportions are sturdy and fairly compact, with relatively small apertures and counters that stay clean at display sizes; the overall texture is dense but even, and the figures match the letters in the same chiseled, high-impact style.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, event titles, brand marks, packaging fronts, and signage where the beveled silhouettes can read large and project personality. It also works well for short callouts, badges, and numeric-heavy settings (prices, dates) where the stylized figures add character.
The font conveys a bold, retro display energy—part circus poster, fairground, and mid-century signage—while staying clean enough to feel purposeful rather than distressed. Its faceted edges add a sense of craftsmanship and theatricality, giving headlines a confident, attention-grabbing voice with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact display voice with a carved, beveled look—evoking classic sign lettering and showcard typography while maintaining a clean, consistent construction for modern layout use.
The cut-in angles and tapered-like facets create a lively internal sparkle in large text, but the compact counters suggest it will be most comfortable at headline and short-line settings rather than small continuous reading. Numerals are particularly poster-like, with strong silhouettes and distinctive angled terminals that help them stand out in titles and pricing.