Sans Contrasted Pupu 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, industrial, poster, impact, stylization, blocky, angular, notched, stencil-like, compact.
A heavy, block-built display face with squared proportions and purposeful notches and cut-ins that create an almost stencil-like rhythm. Curves are tightened into chamfered arcs, and many joins resolve in wedge-shaped terminals or clipped corners, giving counters and apertures a mechanical, carved look. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, with flat-sided verticals and slightly tapered or chamfered transitions that keep the silhouettes lively at large sizes. The lowercase is robust and simplified (single-storey a, compact bowls), and numerals are stout with squared curves and tight inner counters that read strongly in bold settings.
Best suited to display typography where its chunky shapes and notched details can be appreciated—posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It works particularly well for short, high-impact lines and title treatments where consistent texture and strong silhouette are more important than fine reading comfort.
The overall tone is assertive and industrial, with a distinctly retro display flavor reminiscent of carved signage and mid-century poster lettering. Its sharp notches and chunky geometry feel energetic and slightly rugged, projecting confidence and impact rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a cohesive, engineered texture—combining simple sans structures with stylized cut-ins to evoke carved or industrial lettering. It prioritizes memorable shapes and headline authority over neutral text performance.
The face favors dense silhouettes and smaller internal spaces, which boosts presence but can reduce clarity in small text. The distinctive cut-in details repeat across multiple letters and digits, creating a cohesive texture in headlines and short phrases.