Sans Contrasted Obju 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Homade' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, polished, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, timelessness, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, warm, bookish.
A refined roman with softly bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and gently tapered terminals. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, slightly diagonal stress in curves, and a calm, even color in text. Caps are sturdy and well-proportioned with understated detailing, while lowercase forms are compact and readable, with clear apertures and a traditional rhythm. Numerals appear lining with open, curved shapes and subtle contrast, matching the text tone.
Well-suited for book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, cultural institutions, packaging, and brand identities that benefit from a classic, trustworthy tone.
The font conveys a composed, traditional voice—educated and dependable rather than trendy. Its restrained contrast and softly modeled serifs create a warm, bookish impression suited to longer reading and classic branding.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif reading experience: familiar proportions and oldstyle modeling paired with clean, disciplined shaping for contemporary page and screen typography.
The sample text suggests confident performance at display-to-text sizes, with strong word shapes and consistent spacing. Curves and joins are smoothed and slightly calligraphic, avoiding sharp geometric edges and reinforcing a humanist, print-oriented character.