Sans Contrasted Sure 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, cheerful, bold, display impact, retro flair, playful branding, poster emphasis, characterful sans, rounded, soft corners, top-heavy, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display sans with a distinctly sculpted, high-contrast feel. Letterforms are wide and compact with soft corners, bulbous bowls, and frequent pinched or notched joins that create lively internal shapes. Strokes show pronounced modulation, with thick vertical masses and thinner connecting sections, producing a cut-in, carved rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are generally small and rounded, and many forms have flattened terminals and broad shoulders that emphasize a sturdy, poster-like silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and large-format signage where its sculpted contrast and compact counters can be appreciated. It works especially well when a friendly retro voice is desired and when text is set with generous spacing and at display sizes.
The font projects a playful, retro sensibility—confident and friendly rather than formal. Its chunky shapes and animated modulation give it a humorous, almost cartoon title-card tone, suited to attention-grabbing, lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended as an attention-focused display face that blends a sans foundation with decorative modulation to create personality and memorability. Its wide stance, rounded geometry, and carved-in detailing prioritize strong silhouettes and a playful tone over neutral text economy.
The texture is intentionally irregular in rhythm: some letters feel top-heavy or subtly wedged, and several glyphs feature distinctive inner cutouts that read like stylized ink traps or carved details at display sizes. Numerals match the same bold, rounded construction and maintain the lively contrast and compact counters for a cohesive set.