Sans Contrasted Erre 3 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Phet' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, game titles, tech branding, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, dynamic, techy, impact, speed, display, branding, motion, slanted, rounded, compressed counters, ink-trap cuts, blocky.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted display sans with wide, low-contrast-to-high-contrast strokes shaped into compact, rounded-rectangle forms. Letters lean forward with a consistent rightward slant and a squared, aerodynamic geometry: blunt terminals, softened corners, and frequent notches/cut-ins that create crisp internal highlights and tight counters. The rhythm is assertive and tightly packed, with many glyphs built from broad stems and shallow apertures, giving the alphabet a chunky, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same blocky, forward-leaning construction with strong horizontal emphasis and small, controlled openings.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its speed and mass can carry the message: headlines, posters, event graphics, team or esports identities, product marks, and high-energy packaging. It also fits UI or motion graphics as an accent face for labels, banners, and hero text where a futuristic, competitive tone is desired.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and performance-oriented, evoking motorsport graphics and late‑modern techno styling. The angled stance and sharp cut-ins add a sense of motion and competitiveness, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or industrially cold.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a forward-driving, aerodynamic silhouette. Its wide stance, slanted construction, and deliberate cut-in details suggest a focus on speed-themed display typography that remains cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In text settings the dense shapes and narrow openings can darken quickly, especially in smaller sizes or tight line spacing, so it reads best when given room and used as a headline or short-form voice. Distinctive cut details help differentiate similar forms, but the style prioritizes impact over neutrality.