Sans Contrasted Obnu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, refined, classic, calm, literary, elegant reading, editorial clarity, premium tone, classical poise, crisp, sharp terminals, open counters, bracketed feel, formal.
This typeface features pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase forms are clean and classical in proportion, with rounded bowls and controlled curves, while lowercase shows a traditional text-face structure with two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a clearly defined, bracket-like joining in strokes. Counters are generally open and legible, and the overall silhouette stays tidy and disciplined, giving text a measured, elegant texture rather than a mechanical one.
It performs well in editorial settings such as magazine typography, book interiors, and article headlines where contrast and refinement are desired. It can also support brand identities or packaging that benefits from a classic, premium tone, especially at medium to larger sizes where its fine strokes and tapered details are most apparent.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, suggesting a composed, bookish voice. Its sharp contrast and controlled details read as formal and cultivated, with a quiet sophistication that suits premium, traditional communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished, classic reading experience with visible contrast and a restrained, contemporary cleanliness. It aims to balance elegant display presence with enough structure for sustained text, creating a dignified typographic voice across headings and paragraphs.
Numerals appear lining-style with strong contrast and distinctive, slender forms (notably the curved 2 and the open, looped 8/9). In running text, the modulation is prominent enough to add sparkle, so spacing and line length will influence how smooth or energetic the paragraph color feels.