Sans Contrasted Egfi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, elegant, dramatic, stylish, airy, fashion-forward, display, editorial flair, luxury tone, headline impact, stylized contrast, crisp, tall, condensed, hairline, calligraphic.
A tall, condensed display face with pronounced stroke modulation: thick verticals and sharp, hairline connectors create a crisp, high-drama texture. Terminals are clean and largely sans in spirit, with occasional tapered or subtly flared endings that add a faint calligraphic edge without becoming fully serifed. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smooth and open, while diagonals (V, W, X) are razor-thin where they cross or join, emphasizing a refined, etched look. Numerals echo the same contrast and narrow set, with some figures using sweeping curves and thin joins for a slightly decorative rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, posters, and branding where high contrast and condensed proportions can add sophistication and presence. It can also work for short subheads or product names, especially when paired with a calmer text companion for longer reading.
The overall tone feels sophisticated and theatrical—suited to editorial styling where elegance comes from tension between bold strokes and delicate hairlines. It reads as modern and fashion-oriented, with a poised, boutique sensibility rather than utilitarian neutrality.
Likely designed as a refined, high-contrast display sans that brings fashion/editorial flair to typography through narrow proportions and dramatic modulation, prioritizing style and visual impact over everyday text neutrality.
The type’s rhythm alternates between dense black stems and light, threadlike connections, producing a sparkling line when set in words. Round letters keep generous interior space for a condensed design, while some joins and cross-strokes are extremely fine, making the face feel most at home at larger sizes or in well-controlled reproduction.