Sans Contrasted Tigi 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, modernist, authoritative, clean, direct, space saving, clear hierarchy, display impact, editorial clarity, condensed, crisp, vertical, geometric, bracketless.
A condensed, high-contrast sans with predominantly vertical stress and crisp, squared terminals. The letterforms are built from straight stems and clean curves, with noticeable thick–thin modulation that shows most clearly in rounded characters and in the numerals. Proportions are tall and efficient, with compact widths, a steady baseline, and a consistent cap height; counters stay relatively open despite the condensed fit, supporting dense setting. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, giving lines a firm, structured texture.
This typeface is well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a compact width and strong contrast create impact in limited space. It can also serve editorial layouts, branding systems, and packaging that benefit from a tall, structured typographic voice, and it performs well in short blocks of text when ample size and leading are available.
The font reads as modern and editorial, projecting clarity and authority without ornamental distraction. Its condensed stance and sharp finishing convey a confident, no-nonsense tone suited to contemporary communication and information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, contemporary sans voice with elevated stroke contrast for sharper presence and hierarchy. It aims to combine space efficiency with a refined, editorial crispness that remains legible and controlled in display-driven settings.
Uppercase forms feel especially architectural, while lowercase shapes maintain a straightforward, utilitarian construction that keeps paragraphs orderly. The numerals match the letterforms’ contrast and verticality, helping data and headlines feel cohesive.