Sans Contrasted Kihe 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, retro, kinetic, sleek, expressive, convey speed, grab attention, add motion, create impact, slanted, aerodynamic, cut-in, ink-trap, curvilinear.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with an aerodynamic, cut-in construction that reads like speed lines passing through the strokes. Letterforms combine broad, rounded bowls with sharply tapered joins and narrow diagonals, creating a distinctly dynamic rhythm. Many glyphs show deliberate internal cutouts or notches where strokes intersect, and several counters become asymmetric, emphasizing forward motion. Numerals echo the same language with bold curves, angled terminals, and segmented cross-strokes that maintain a consistent, energetic texture across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks where its motion-driven cuts and strong contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text—taglines, labels, or packaging callouts—when set with generous size and comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is fast, sporty, and slightly futuristic, with a retro display flavor reminiscent of racing graphics and streamlined industrial design. Its slant and sliced details add urgency and motion, making text feel active rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to communicate speed and impact through italic posture, pronounced contrast, and sliced stroke interruptions that create a sense of movement. It favors graphic presence and distinctive texture over quiet, long-form readability.
Large rounded shapes (notably in O/Q/0/8/9) contrast with razor-like diagonals and compact apertures, producing a punchy silhouette. The design relies on distinctive cut-through strokes, so spacing and legibility improve noticeably at larger sizes where those details can breathe.