Sans Contrasted Nobak 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, magazine, posters, refined, modern classic, elegant, calm, display elegance, editorial voice, brand refinement, crisp, airy, linear, sculpted, precise.
This typeface combines largely unadorned, sans-like letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into hairline terminals and joints, producing a crisp, drawn quality rather than a monoline feel. Proportions are balanced and slightly open, with generous counters in rounds like O and C and a steady vertical rhythm in stems. Curves are smooth and controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) come to sharp, clean vertices. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender horizontals and fuller curves that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks where its contrast and fine terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial text at comfortable sizes with adequate leading, especially in high-quality print or high-resolution digital contexts.
Overall it conveys a polished, cultivated tone—quietly luxurious without feeling ornate. The strong modulation and sharp terminals add a fashion/editorial edge, while the restrained shapes keep it contemporary and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, sans-leaning silhouette enriched with dramatic stroke modulation, aiming for a premium, editorial look that stands out in display settings while remaining structurally straightforward and readable.
Lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with simple construction and open bowls, reinforcing a modern, streamlined voice despite the calligraphic contrast. Punctuation and small details (dots, commas) appear neat and minimal, supporting clean setting in short text and headlines.