Sans Contrasted Vaze 6 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, dramatic, stylish, editorial, theatrical, retro, display impact, expressive tone, editorial style, vintage flair, slanted, calligraphic, sheared terminals, compact counters, swashy.
A sharply slanted display face with pronounced stroke modulation and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Forms are built from broad, wedge-like strokes that taper quickly into hairline joins and pointed terminals, creating a crisp, high-speed rhythm. Bowls and counters run relatively narrow and compact, while curves are slightly squared off by the strong contrast, giving the letters a sculpted, chiseled look. The overall texture is dark and punchy, with occasional sweepy strokes and diagonals that add a lively, kinetic silhouette.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its contrast and slant can read clearly—headlines, posters, magazine covers, brand marks, and packaging accents. It works especially well when you want a bold, stylish tone and can give it enough size and spacing to preserve the fine hairlines.
The font conveys drama and flair—confident, stylish, and a bit theatrical. Its energetic slant and razor-thin transitions suggest motion and attitude, evoking vintage headline typography and fashion-forward editorial styling rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display italic that prioritizes personality and motion. Its wedge strokes and hairline connections aim to create a dramatic, fashionable texture with a strong editorial presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent sheared axis and pointed finishing strokes, producing a cohesive, recognizable voice at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with strong diagonal stress and tapered ends that keep them visually aligned with the letters.