Sans Contrasted Yivo 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, titles, aggressive, futuristic, sporty, industrial, high-energy, impact, speed, edge, tech tone, display emphasis, slanted, compressed, angular, chiseled, sharp.
A sharply slanted, angular sans with a condensed stance and pronounced, wedge-like terminals. Forms are built from straight strokes and hard corners, with frequent cut-ins and sheared joins that create a segmented, “blade” rhythm across stems and crossbars. Counters are narrow and apertures tend toward closed or tightly pinched shapes, producing a dense, forward-leaning texture in text. The numeral set mirrors the same oblique geometry, with squared-off curves and consistent diagonal stress.
Best suited to bold headlines, title treatments, posters, and short bursts of copy where its slanted momentum and angular construction can carry the message. It fits especially well for sports branding, esports/gaming visuals, tech promos, and action-oriented packaging or event graphics where a sense of speed and edge is desirable.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and mechanical, evoking speed and impact through its aggressive slant and knife-edged detailing. It reads as contemporary and tech-forward, with a competitive, motorsport-like attitude that feels designed for motion and intensity.
The design appears aimed at delivering a high-impact, speed-driven display voice by combining a condensed italic structure with cut, segmented detailing. Its consistent use of sharp terminals and carved joins suggests an intention to look engineered and dynamic, prioritizing attitude and motion over neutral text comfort.
At display sizes the internal notches and split strokes become a defining feature, adding visual bite and a distinctive patterning. In longer lines, the tight counters and sharp diagonals concentrate the color, so generous tracking and line spacing can help maintain clarity.