Sans Contrasted Inbu 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, art deco, glamorous, theatrical, stylish, retro, deco revival, display impact, ornamental texture, signage feel, luxury tone, monoline accents, inline cuts, geometric, high-waisted caps, crisp.
A display sans with sharply geometric construction and dramatic stroke modulation created by solid stems paired with thin, hairline inlines and cutaway counters. Many letters feature vertical stress and symmetrical, streamlined forms, with straight-sided rounds and tightly controlled curves. The design leans wide in its capitals, while lowercase forms keep a tall, open profile with compact joins and long, clean verticals. Terminals are crisp and unbracketed, and the repeated inline slits and shaded segments give the alphabet a consistent poster-like rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large-scale settings where its internal cut lines and contrast can read clearly—headlines, posters, editorial titles, and event graphics. It can also work well for branding, logotypes, packaging, and signage that wants a vintage-modern, high-style presence. For longer passages, it is more effective in short bursts, pull quotes, or prominent labels where the decorative detailing remains legible.
The font reads as classic showpiece typography: sleek, modernist, and distinctly Jazz Age in spirit. Its alternating heavy-and-hairline effects feel luxurious and dramatic, suggesting nightlife signage, fashion titles, and cinematic credit sequences. The tone is refined but bold, with a crafted, ornamental edge that stays within a sans framework.
The design appears intended to translate Art Deco-inspired shading and inline engraving into a clean, sans-based alphabet, prioritizing visual impact and a cohesive ornamental system. Its proportions and repeated internal cuts suggest a focus on display typography with strong rhythm, clarity of silhouette, and a built-in sense of glamour.
The inline/cutaway detailing becomes a defining texture at text sizes, producing a strong vertical cadence and a sense of built-in shading. Round letters (like O/C/G and their lowercase counterparts) emphasize the contrast through segmented fills, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) use sharp intersections that heighten the graphic, angular feel. Numerals follow the same display logic, with clear silhouettes designed to stand out in headings rather than blend into running copy.