Sans Contrasted Jaka 2 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, dramatic, authoritative, retro, impact, character, heritage, display, flared, wedge-cut, ink-trap, rounded joins, blocky.
A heavy, expansive display face with strong stroke modulation and broad, squared proportions. Terminals often flare into wedge-like cuts, creating a subtly calligraphic, chiseled finish even where the overall structure stays clean and uncluttered. Curves are generously rounded and bowls are roomy, while joins and interior corners show compact notches that read like ink-trap behavior at larger sizes. Uppercase forms feel stable and monumental; lowercase keeps a sturdy, slightly compact rhythm with single-storey shapes where shown (notably the “a”). Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, with the “4” showing a more open, angled construction compared to the rounder figures.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, magazine features, posters, and impactful brand statements where contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and display-heavy layouts that benefit from a strong, dark typographic color, while smaller text may feel dense due to the weight and contrast.
The font projects an assertive, headline-forward tone: bold, cinematic, and slightly vintage without leaning ornamental. Its flared cuts and deep contrast give it a dramatic, printy feel that suggests classic editorial typography and poster-era display work. Overall it reads confident and emphatic, with a crafted edge rather than a purely geometric neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans with a crafted, flared-terminal personality—combining clean, simplified letter skeletons with dramatic contrast and wedge cuts to create a distinctive, editorial-forward voice.
In text settings the face creates a strong, dark texture and noticeable rhythm from the flared terminals and high contrast, which can add character but also increases visual density. The wide set and large internal counters help keep shapes recognizable, while the prominent wedge terminals add motion and emphasis at word level.