Sans Contrasted Wavi 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, retro, impact, emphasis, motion, display, slanted, compact, angular, smooth curves, tapered strokes.
This typeface is a strongly slanted, display-oriented design with pronounced stroke contrast and a crisp, streamlined silhouette. Strokes taper into sharp terminals that read as clean cuts rather than bracketed details, while curves are tightly controlled and slightly squarish in places, giving the forms a compact, muscular rhythm. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall spacing and proportions emphasize forward motion and density, especially in capitals and numerals. The figures appear sturdy and headline-ready, with consistent contrast behavior across the set.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, and brand marks where a forceful, energetic voice is needed. It can work well in packaging and promotional materials, and as an accent face in editorial layouts where short italicized callouts or emphasis need to feel bold and intentional.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, combining a polished, modern sharpness with a hint of vintage advertising and athletic branding. The heavy, leaning forms feel urgent and competitive, projecting confidence and impact rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a sense of speed and emphasis, using strong slant, tight internal spaces, and tapered terminals to create a cohesive, attention-grabbing texture.
At text sizes the strong slant, tight counters, and contrast create a distinctive texture that favors short bursts of copy over long passages. The sample setting shows the face maintaining a cohesive, dark color line to line, with terminals and joins that stay crisp and graphic.