Sans Contrasted Seme 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, storybook, craft, expressive display, retro flavor, handmade feel, brand voice, rounded, flared, cut-in, wedge-ended, compact.
A compact, narrow display sans with rounded bowls and tapered, wedge-like terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slimmer joins, plus sharp cut-ins and teardrop-like counters that create a carved, hand-shaped feel. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width and spacing, giving each glyph a bit of individual character while maintaining a consistent silhouette and strong black presence in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium text settings where personality is desired: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can work well for book covers, event titles, and themed graphics where a retro or handcrafted voice supports the message, while its strong shapes help it hold up at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels playful and vintage, with a whimsical, slightly theatrical character reminiscent of hand-lettered signage and storybook titling. Its sculpted terminals and bouncing rhythm add warmth and personality, reading as friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to blend a clean sans foundation with expressive, carved terminals and moderate stroke modulation, creating a distinctive display face that feels handcrafted without becoming overly ornate. It prioritizes character and silhouette recognition for attention-grabbing typographic use.
Several forms lean on distinctive wedge terminals and notched joins (notably in diagonals and arms), producing a crisp, chiseled edge even in otherwise rounded shapes. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with bold, graphic curves and pointed finishing strokes that keep the set cohesive.