Sans Contrasted Edme 2 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Atnan HC' and 'Atnan Serif' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, poster, retro, space saving, maximum impact, signage style, brand presence, squared, monolinear feel, ink-trap hints, vertical stress, tall x-height feel.
A condensed display sans with tall proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes alternate between heavy verticals and much finer horizontals and joins, producing a crisp, high-tension texture. Terminals are mostly squared and blunt, with compact counters and occasional rounded inner corners that read like subtle ink-trap shaping. Many forms feel constructed from straight stems and tight curves, giving letters a compressed, engineered silhouette; diagonals (e.g., V/W/X/Y) are sharp and angular, while bowls (B/D/O/P/Q) are narrow and tightly enclosed. Numerals match the compact, poster-like build, with sturdy blocks and minimal curvature.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, mastheads, tall headline treatments, and signage where a compressed footprint is valuable. It can also work for branding, packaging, and label systems that want an assertive, industrial tone and strong vertical emphasis.
The font conveys a bold, industrial confidence with a slightly retro, signage-driven attitude. Its narrow stance and dramatic contrast create a commanding, attention-grabbing voice that feels utilitarian yet stylized, suited to headlines that want authority and edge.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a narrow width by pairing heavy vertical stems with fine cross-strokes, creating a distinctive contrasted texture. Its squared terminals and compact counters suggest a goal of delivering a constructed, signage-ready aesthetic that remains legible in bold, condensed settings.
The sample text shows strong word-shape consistency and an even vertical cadence, but the thin connectors and horizontals can become visually delicate at smaller sizes compared with the dominant stems. The overall spacing appears tuned for compact setting, reinforcing the condensed, columnar look in lines of text.