Sans Contrasted Pemy 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, magazine covers, branding, fashion, editorial, dramatic, sleek, energetic, impact, luxury edge, motion, attention, display, slanted, compressed, wedge terminals, sharp joins, tapered strokes.
A sharply slanted display face with extreme stroke modulation: thick, inky main strokes are paired with hairline diagonals and needle-thin connectors. Letterforms are narrow and upright in structure but pushed forward by a strong italic angle, with tall capitals and compact lowercase that reads as streamlined rather than rounded. Terminals frequently resolve into pointed, wedge-like cuts, and many characters show abrupt transitions between thick and thin, creating a high-tension rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same compressed, sculpted construction, with prominent heavy curves offset by thin entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for large-size applications where the hairline details can be preserved: headlines, posters, cover lines, and brand marks that need a sharp, fashion-forward edge. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with generous tracking and ample contrast against the background.
The overall tone is assertive and stylish, balancing elegance with aggression. Its razor-thin accents and steep slant evoke runway/editorial typography and fast, high-impact branding rather than casual text. The voice feels contemporary and performance-oriented—more about attitude and motion than warmth.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-drama italic voice with pronounced thick–thin interplay and a condensed, forward-leaning stance. The emphasis is on creating striking word shapes and visual speed for display settings.
In the sample text, the dense black shapes and hairline diagonals create strong texture and directional flow, especially in sequences with repeated verticals and diagonals (e.g., N/V/W/X). The thin strokes are visually delicate, so spacing and background contrast will strongly affect perceived crispness and readability at smaller sizes.