Sans Contrasted Yame 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, magazine titles, sporty, assertive, dynamic, editorial, retro, impact, speed, branding, display, slanted, oblique, compact, angular, calligraphic.
A heavy, sharply slanted display face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and forward-leaning, with squared-off, slightly wedge-like ends rather than extended serifs, giving the outlines a clean but energetic rhythm. Curves are tight and controlled (notably in bowls and numerals), while diagonals and joins emphasize a chiseled, high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Overall spacing feels sturdy and headline-oriented, producing a dark, continuous color in text settings.
Best suited to large sizes where the dramatic contrast and steep slant can read clearly—headlines, posters, apparel or sports branding, and packaging or label work. It can also serve as an attention-grabbing accent in editorial layouts, paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font projects speed and confidence, combining a sporty, poster-like punch with an editorial sharpness. Its steep slant and dramatic contrast add a sense of motion and urgency, while the controlled geometry keeps it polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance, using strong contrast and compact proportions to create a distinctive, display-first voice for branding and titling.
Uppercase forms feel more compressed and emblematic, while the lowercase introduces strong personality through single-storey shapes and compact counters. Numerals match the same energetic, condensed build, with emphasized diagonals and tight curves that maintain a consistent, bold texture across mixed content.