Sans Contrasted Idba 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, display, punchy, sporty, confident, impact, clarity, retro display, brand presence, signage strength, geometric, blocky, ink-trap hints, round terminals, wide apertures.
A heavy, high-impact sans with simplified, geometric construction and noticeable stroke modulation across curves and joins. Counters are large and clean, with round bowls and broad interior space that keeps forms readable despite the weight. Many joins show subtle notching/ink-trap-like cut-ins, and terminals are generally blunt or softly rounded rather than sharp. Proportions are sturdy and compact, with tall ascenders and descenders kept controlled; figures and capitals present a strong, uniform color on the page.
This font performs best in short-to-medium display settings where weight and shape can do the work: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage. It can also support subheads or UI emphasis at larger sizes where its notches and contrast remain visible and intentional.
The overall tone feels bold and energetic, with a slightly retro, signage-like flavor. Its chunky forms and crisp silhouettes read as confident and attention-forward, suited to loud, declarative typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, geometric voice—combining dense strokes, open counters, and small cut-in details to hold clarity in bold display typography. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a cohesive, graphic rhythm across letters and figures.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simple, poster-friendly geometry, while lowercase keeps single-storey forms (notably the “a”) and generous counters for clarity. The numerals are robust and stylized, matching the same chunky rhythm and making them suitable for big, graphic settings.