Sans Contrasted Haly 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, packaging, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, mechanical, impact, sci-fi branding, industrial signage, retro-tech feel, strong silhouette, squared, rounded corners, ink traps, stencil-like, modular.
A heavy, blocky display sans built from squarish forms with softened corners and a modular, rectilinear skeleton. Strokes are predominantly thick with sharp, high-contrast cut-ins and narrow slots that create a channeled, almost stencil-like interior logic. Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, and many joins show purposeful notches/ink-trap shapes that keep dense areas from clogging. The rhythm is tight and punchy, with short crossbars and strong horizontal terminals that emphasize a constructed, engineered feel.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality are desired: headlines, posters, product branding, esports/gaming graphics, and packaging. It also works well for short UI-style labels or techno-themed artwork when set at generous sizes and with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is assertive and synthetic, leaning toward sci‑fi interface lettering and industrial labeling. Its chunky geometry and deliberate cutouts read as mechanical and game-like, projecting energy, power, and a slightly retro-futurist edge.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence while maintaining a cohesive, modular system of squared shapes and functional cutouts. The recurring notches and slot-like counters suggest an intention to evoke engineered hardware and futuristic signage, prioritizing bold recognition over quiet neutrality.
Distinctive narrow gaps and notched intersections recur across the alphabet, giving the face a consistent “machined” signature. The design keeps curves minimal and relies on squared bowls and angled cuts to differentiate similar shapes, which increases visual character but can make small sizes feel busy.