Sans Contrasted Oklis 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, book covers, magazine titles, elegant, dynamic, editorial, modernist, expressive, display impact, brand voice, stylized elegance, dramatic motion, headline texture, calligraphic, sharp terminals, curved joins, ink-trap feel, swashy.
A slanted, high-contrast display sans with calligraphic construction and an unmistakably drawn-by-hand rhythm. Strokes swell and taper dramatically, with narrow hairlines cutting into broad curves and giving several letters a chiseled, ink-swept look. Terminals tend to be pointed or blade-like, counters are compact and rounded, and many glyphs show stylized joins and cut-ins that create a lively, sculpted texture across a line. Numerals match the letterforms with sweeping curves and crisp contrasts, reading best at medium-to-large sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, logotypes, and packaging where expressive letterforms are an asset. It can also work for magazine titles and book covers, especially in short bursts of text where the animated rhythm and sharp contrast remain clear.
The overall tone feels refined and theatrical—part editorial sophistication, part playful flourish. Its energetic slant and sharp, tapering forms add motion and personality, suggesting drama, wit, and a slightly vintage-leaning elegance without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, display-forward voice by combining sans structures with calligraphic stroke modulation and dramatic terminals. It prioritizes character, motion, and visual flair over neutral text economy, aiming for memorable word shapes in branded and editorial contexts.
The design introduces distinctive, non-uniform detailing across characters, giving words a varied silhouette and a strong headline presence. The contrast and pointed terminals can create visual sparkle, while the sculpted interior cut-ins add character but may become busy at very small sizes.