Sans Contrasted Ilfo 14 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Broadway EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Broadway' by Linotype, 'Monotype Broadway' by Monotype, 'Broadway SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Broadway No2' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Broadway' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, logotypes, editorial, modern, dramatic, artful, stylized, display impact, editorial voice, geometric styling, contrast exploration, distinctive forms, crisp, geometric, monoline hairlines, ink-trap feel, sculpted.
This typeface uses a stark two-tone construction: broad, block-like strokes paired with extremely thin hairline joins and counters. Many glyphs appear built from geometric segments—half-circles, wedges, and straight slabs—creating sharp internal transitions and a cut-paper, modular feel. Curves are clean and near-circular in letters like O/C/G, while diagonals in V/W/X and the pointed A introduce angular tension. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across the alphabet, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense black masses and airy, hairline openings.
Best suited for large sizes where the hairline structure remains visible: headlines, magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, branding systems, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging titling where a striking, sculptural texture is desired.
The overall tone is high-fashion and attention-grabbing, with a deliberate sense of contrast and theatricality. The alternation of heavy fills and delicate lines gives it a refined, poster-like presence that feels contemporary and design-forward rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to explore maximal stroke contrast within a simplified, mostly sans framework, using geometric cutting and selective stroke reduction to create instantly recognizable silhouettes. It prioritizes visual impact and distinctive forms, trading evenness and neutrality for a bold, designed texture.
In text, the extreme contrast creates a flicker of black shapes and thin connections, emphasizing word silhouettes and distinctive letterforms over uniform texture. Numerals and several lowercase forms (notably g, a, e) lean into expressive, custom-looking construction, which can make the face feel more like a display tool than a default text workhorse.