Sans Contrasted Ilbo 4 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, event titles, art deco, theatrical, retro, glamorous, dramatic, display impact, deco revival, graphic drama, branding voice, stencil-like, geometric, flared joints, circular bowls, sharp terminals.
A display sans with strongly geometric construction and pronounced stroke modulation, pairing hefty verticals with hairline-like joins and cuts. Many forms are built from circles and straight bars, with frequent wedge-shaped terminals and triangular notches that create a stencil-like, cutout feel. Counters tend to be round and clean, while several letters show deliberate gaps, incisions, or flared junctions that add rhythm and sparkle. The overall texture is punchy and high-impact, with compact, blocky stems contrasted against thin connectors that emphasize the font’s sculpted silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and title treatments where the dramatic contrast and carved geometry can hold attention. It can also work well for branding elements such as logotypes, packaging, and event or nightlife identities, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is unmistakably showy and period-evocative, leaning into a cabaret/Art Deco mood with a hint of modern poster boldness. Its sharp cuts and theatrical contrast read as confident, stylized, and slightly mischievous, making text feel like a headline or title card rather than neutral copy.
The font appears designed to reinterpret Art Deco-era display lettering through simplified geometric shapes and modernized cutout details. Its intent is impact and personality: a sculptural, high-contrast sans for short runs of text that need a distinctive, stylized voice.
The design relies on distinctive cut-ins and tapering terminals, so legibility varies by letter: rounded characters (like O/C/G) read cleanly, while some lowercase shapes and diagonals feel more decorative due to their thin joins and carved details. Spacing appears intended for display use, where the strong black shapes and intentional gaps can be appreciated at larger sizes.