Sans Contrasted Ofliz 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, literary, classical, dramatic, editorial voice, stylized clarity, dramatic contrast, classic modernity, crisp, sharp, calligraphic, tapered, angular.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast construction with strong thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered terminals. Strokes often end in wedge-like points and subtle flares, giving letterforms a cut, sculpted feel rather than purely geometric outlines. Counters are generally open and rounded, while joins and diagonals are handled with pronounced angles, creating a lively rhythm across lines of text. The lowercase maintains a steady, readable structure with distinctive details such as pointed beaks and thin hairline connections that emphasize the contrast.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other editorial or cultural applications where contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It can work for short-to-medium text in print-like settings when sized generously, and it is especially effective for book covers, event posters, and brand marks that want a classic yet energetic voice.
The overall tone feels formal and literary, with a slightly dramatic, handcrafted edge. Its sharp terminals and calligraphic contrast evoke a sense of tradition and authority, while the energetic shaping keeps it from reading as purely austere. In longer text it carries an editorial voice—confident, refined, and a bit theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, contrasted sans voice with calligraphic sharpness—combining open, readable forms with distinctive tapered terminals for personality. It aims to balance traditional seriousness with a dynamic rhythm that adds emphasis in display typography.
The numerals follow the same sharp, contrast-driven logic, with thin joints and heavier bowls that help them stand out in display sizes. Diagonals (as in V, W, X, and Y) appear particularly expressive due to tapering and pointed endings, which can add emphasis but may require comfortable size and spacing for best clarity.