Sans Contrasted Puka 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, poster, retro, stenciled, forceful, impact, ruggedness, display, condensed caps, squared forms, tight apertures, flat terminals, vertical stress.
A heavy, squared sans with sharply geometric construction and a pronounced vertical stress. Many curves resolve into flattened bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, while terminals are predominantly blunt and straight. The design mixes rigid vertical stems with tapered diagonals, producing a chiseled rhythm and a slightly uneven, display-driven texture. Apertures are tight and counters can be narrow, especially in rounded letters and numerals, reinforcing a dense, compact silhouette.
Best used for headlines, posters, and bold titling where its compact, chiseled shapes can command attention. It also works well for signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from an industrial or retro-stamped aesthetic. For extended reading or small sizes, the tight apertures and dense counters may reduce clarity, so pair it with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is assertive and industrial, evoking stamped signage, utilitarian labeling, and retro display typography. Its dense black shapes and angular modulation feel dramatic and mechanical, with a punchy, no-nonsense presence suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact through dense black mass, squared geometry, and controlled, vertical modulation. The intent seems focused on a rugged display voice—suggesting stamped, cut, or engineered forms—rather than neutrality or continuous-reading comfort.
Uppercase forms read particularly strong and uniform, while lowercase and numerals echo the same squared, compressed logic. The sample text shows an intentionally blocky wordshape with limited internal white space, making it most convincing at larger sizes where the contrast and tight counters remain clear.