Sans Contrasted Hify 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, punchy, attention, approachability, retro flavor, display impact, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, heavyweight.
A chunky display face with very heavy strokes and soft, rounded corners throughout. The forms are broad and compact, with generous counters that stay open even at this weight. Stroke endings are mostly blunt and slightly softened, while curves swell noticeably, giving letters a subtly uneven, buoyant rhythm. The lowercase shows single-story shapes (notably a and g), and the figures are thick, rounded, and highly attention-grabbing.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where impact is the priority—posters, packaging, storefront or event signage, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for playful editorial callouts or titles, especially where a retro or friendly tone is desired.
The overall tone is playful and retro, with a friendly, almost toy-like heft. Its exaggerated weight and rounded geometry feel bold and approachable rather than severe, lending a comedic, upbeat voice to short messages and titles.
The font appears intended as a high-impact display sans that balances strong visual mass with rounded, inviting shapes. Its wide stance and swelling curves suggest a goal of making text feel bold, approachable, and characterful at larger sizes.
The design maintains strong presence across both uppercase and lowercase, with a consistent softness that prevents the heavy weight from feeling rigid. Spacing appears comfortable for large sizes, and the letterforms prioritize impact and clarity over neutrality.