Sans Contrasted Bopa 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, dramatic, fashion, modernist, authoritative, impact, compact fit, editorial tone, luxury cue, modern display, condensed, vertical, sharp, crisp, sculpted.
A condensed display face built from tall, vertical forms with pronounced thick–thin transitions. The heavy strokes read as solid slabs while hairline joins and terminals cut in sharply, creating a crisp, poster-like rhythm. Curves are tightly controlled and often finish with narrow, tapered endings, and counters stay relatively compact, reinforcing an economical, columnar texture. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, disciplined structure, giving the set a strongly unified silhouette in text and titling.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and campaign graphics where contrast and verticality are meant to be seen. It works well for fashion and cultural branding, packaging fronts, and poster titling, particularly at medium to large sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is confident and theatrical, combining a sleek, modern fashion sensibility with a slightly austere, editorial edge. The strong vertical emphasis and knife-like hairlines create a sense of luxury and drama, while the compact proportions keep it punchy and commanding.
This design appears intended as a condensed, high-impact display face that brings luxury-like contrast into a clean, serifless construction. Its aim is to deliver strong hierarchy and a distinctive editorial voice while staying compact enough for tight headline settings.
In running text the extreme contrast produces a striking stripe pattern, especially where hairlines meet heavy stems; it rewards generous sizes and careful spacing. The condensed width helps fit long headlines, and the sharply cut terminals give it a distinctive, contemporary bite rather than a soft or friendly feel.