Sans Contrasted Hiby 11 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, assertive, retro, formal, dramatic, impact, headline display, print emphasis, dramatic contrast, retro authority, bulky, soft curves, sharp joins, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, high-impact display face with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and much thinner connecting strokes. Forms are generally upright with broad proportions and large, blocky silhouettes, while curved letters show smooth, rounded bowls that tighten into compact interior counters. Joins often resolve into crisp, triangular terminals and sharp inner corners, giving many letters a chiseled, wedge-like finish. The lowercase keeps a sturdy, two-storey “a” and “g” and a strong, vertical rhythm, while numerals follow the same bold, condensed-counter construction for a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large typographic statements where its weight and contrast can carry a layout on their own. It also works well for branding accents and packaging fronts that need a confident, traditional-yet-punchy voice, and for editorial pull quotes when used with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is confident and declarative, with a classic, headline-forward presence. The strong weight and crisp internal geometry lend a slightly vintage, print-editorial character, while the contrast and tight counters add drama and urgency to the rhythm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a bold, print-oriented texture, combining broad proportions with dramatic stroke contrast and sharpened joins for an attention-grabbing display voice.
Stroke endings tend to alternate between flat cuts and pointed, wedge-like shapes, which creates lively sparkle at larger sizes but can darken quickly in dense settings due to the compact apertures. The design reads most clearly when given generous tracking or used at display sizes where the contrast and sharp joins can be appreciated.