Sans Contrasted Behe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, wordmarks, packaging, editorial, gothic, dramatic, formal, architectural, sharp, display impact, gothic revival, inscriptional feel, branding character, angular, condensed, faceted, spiky, vertical.
A condensed, high-contrast display face built from tall vertical stems and narrow counters, with frequent faceted cuts at terminals. Strokes alternate between stout verticals and hairline connections, creating a crisp, chiseled rhythm. Corners are predominantly sharp and squared-off with occasional diagonal shears, and many joins form pointed inner angles. The lowercase follows the same rigid construction, with compact bowls and short, straight shoulders; figures are similarly narrow and rectilinear with angular notches and simplified curves.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a tall, commanding texture is desirable. It can work well for wordmarks, packaging, and editorial display settings that want a gothic or architectural voice, especially at larger sizes where the fine hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is gothic and severe, with a stately, ceremonial presence. Its sharp facets and strong vertical emphasis evoke inscriptional lettering and industrial signwork, producing a dramatic, slightly ominous mood.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive, vertically driven display style with a carved, faceted finish. Its construction prioritizes impact and character over softness, aiming for a distinctive gothic-modern hybrid suited to short, prominent text.
Spacing appears tight by nature of the condensed forms, and the design’s thin horizontals and interior hairlines become a defining feature at larger sizes. The pointed terminals and angular apertures give the text a spiky texture in running lines, which reads more like a headline style than a neutral text face.