Sans Contrasted Igri 4 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, art deco, theatrical, retro, display, dramatic, attention grabbing, deco revival, decorative contrast, brand impact, poster utility, geometric, chiseled, angular, flared terminals, ink-trap like.
A bold, high-impact sans with dramatic contrast and a distinctly geometric construction. Many letters alternate between heavy, blocky stems and razor-thin hairlines, creating a cut-paper, poster-like rhythm. Curves are mostly circular and clean (notably in C, O, Q, and G), while diagonals and joins are sharply beveled, giving the design a faceted, chiseled feel. Several terminals taper or flare into triangular points, and counters can appear asymmetrical due to the thick–thin distribution, producing a lively, sculptural texture across words.
Best used for large sizes where the contrast and sharp details can shine—posters, headlines, cover treatments, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial display lines or pull quotes where a dramatic, decorative sans is desired.
The overall tone feels glamorous and stage-ready, mixing classic Art Deco cues with a modern, graphic punch. Its extreme thick–thin play reads as confident and slightly mischievous, suited to attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet text.
The font appears designed to reinterpret geometric sans forms through exaggerated contrast and angular shaping, prioritizing a memorable silhouette and decorative rhythm. Its construction suggests an intention to evoke vintage display lettering while remaining clean and sans-led in structure.
The design relies on strong silhouette recognition: heavy verticals provide weight and stability while thin strokes act as bright highlights. In running text the alternating stroke widths create a distinctive cadence, and the numerals match the same showy contrast with sleek curves and sharp, stylized terminals.