Sans Contrasted Kaha 3 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, art deco, theatrical, retro, elegant, dramatic, deco revival, high-impact display, stylized branding, vintage titling, vertical stress, tapered terminals, pointed apexes, condensed caps, crisp curves.
A high-contrast, condensed display face with pronounced vertical stress: thick, straight stems are paired with hairline joins, crossbars, and delicate curves. Letterforms lean on tall proportions and tight widths, with sharp apexes (notably in A, V, W) and smooth, oval bowls that taper into thin connections. Terminals are generally clean and abrupt rather than bracketed, keeping the silhouettes crisp; counters are relatively small in the heavier forms, while thin strokes stay airy and precise. Overall spacing feels compact and rhythmic, producing a strong vertical cadence in words and lines.
Best suited to display settings where contrast and condensed proportions can shine: posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and editorial titling. It will perform strongest at medium-to-large sizes on clean backgrounds, where the hairline strokes and tight rhythm remain clear.
The font conveys a distinctly Art Deco and stage-poster sensibility—sleek, dramatic, and slightly glamorous. Its sharp peaks and alternating thick–thin strokes give it a theatrical punch that reads as vintage-modern rather than neutral. The tone is confident and stylish, with a hint of nightlife signage and classic cinema titling.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-impact display voice by combining condensed geometry with extreme stroke contrast. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a strong vertical rhythm for memorable word shapes in short-form text.
Lowercase forms echo the same vertical emphasis, with slender hairline details that become especially noticeable at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the display logic as well, with bold main strokes and fine internal curves, creating a cohesive set suited to attention-grabbing compositions.