Sans Contrasted Puvo 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Barion' by Drizy Font, 'Kemio' by Fitrah Type, and 'Sharka' by PeGGO Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, western, circus, vintage, poster, playful, attention, nostalgia, showcard, signpainting, branding, stencil-like, rounded, bulky, condensed caps, notched.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with sculpted, stencil-like interior cuts and pronounced stroke modulation. The forms are built from chunky vertical stems and rounded shoulders, with squared terminals that often include small notches or inset counters, creating a cut-out, woodtype-inspired texture. Uppercase letters tend to run tall and slightly condensed, while lowercase shows more idiosyncratic, sometimes narrower constructions (notably in m/n and several bowls), producing a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are generally tight and vertically oriented, and the numerals echo the same carved-in detailing and compact apertures.
Best suited to bold headlines, poster titles, event or venue signage, and branding that benefits from a retro showcard or Western flavor. It can also work well on packaging or labels where a strong, carved display face helps establish a nostalgic, handcrafted mood.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking Western signage, circus bills, and vintage poster typography. Its carved details and weighty silhouettes feel energetic and slightly mischievous rather than formal, giving text a stamped, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable vintage display voice, using stencil-like interior shaping and high-contrast carving to add texture and memorability. The goal seems to be strong personality and visual punch over neutrality or long-form readability.
The distinctive inner cut-ins increase character at large sizes but can reduce clarity as sizes shrink, especially where apertures narrow (e, a, s) or where interior gaps become thin. Word shapes appear strongly textured, making it better for short phrases than dense reading.