Sans Contrasted Haze 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Banigar' by Azzam Ridhamalik (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, playful, punchy, soft, futuristic, attention grab, retro flair, distinct texture, brand impact, display clarity, rounded, blobby, ink-trap, tapered, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with inflated, almost bubble-like forms and pronounced stroke modulation. Curves are generous and corners are softened, while many joins and terminals taper into narrow necks, creating built-in notch/ink-trap effects that add sparkle and separation at tight intersections. Counters tend to be compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and the overall rhythm reads wide and squat, with sturdy horizontals and energetic diagonals. The design favors simplified geometry and strong silhouettes over uniform stroke logic, giving letters a sculpted, aerodynamic feel.
Best suited to large-scale display use such as headlines, posters, cover art, branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky silhouettes and tapered details can be appreciated. It can work for short bursts of copy (taglines, callouts), but the compact counters and strong modulation make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, mixing retro display energy with a slightly sci‑fi, molded-plastic character. The exaggerated weight and rounded shaping make it feel friendly and attention-grabbing, while the sharp tapering notches introduce a mischievous, technical edge.
The likely intention is a high-impact display sans that balances friendliness and novelty: rounded, approachable outlines paired with sculpted tapering to keep dense shapes from feeling static. The design appears optimized for strong recognition and visual punch in branding and editorial display contexts.
In text, the tight counters and dramatic thinning at joins can create distinctive internal highlights, especially in letters like a, e, s, g, and numerals with enclosed shapes. Spacing appears generous enough to prevent the heavy forms from clogging, but the font’s personality remains dominant even at moderate sizes.